A robust program of service to the community provides each student with an understanding of important life issues and focuses them on the needs of others. Each class has an annual project that involves them in caring for others.  Recent examples include first grade students providing support to a local animal shelter, second grade students sponsoring the basic needs of a young girl in South America and writing letters to shut-ins, and eighth graders organizing a food drive for a local community center.  This Fall our student council sponsored a food drive to benefit a local food pantry in our community. 

Sandwiches for the Homeless
Every first Thursday of the month, each family is asked to send in an extra sandwich or two to be delivered to Eva's Kitchen, which distributes the sandwiches that day to those in need.

Pennies for Patients
School Supplies for Inner City Students

Knit-a-Thon
Isabella Galan, 12, from Wayne, organized a knit-a-thon to raise awareness for shaken baby syndrome “Click for Babies 2017.” Volunteers knit hats for babies which will be donated to hospitals across New Jersey. 
Watch the awesome video from Isabella's knit-a-thon:
http://www.northjersey.com/videos/news/2017/09/19/video-wayne-girl-organizes-kni-thon-raise-awareness-shaken-baby-syndrome/105788100/

Jingle Bell Jog
Immaculate Heart of Mary students raced against the clock to raise money during the annual Jingle Bell Jog.  Sponsors pledge on a per lap basis and the funds are donated to the Holy Childhood Association, or to a local charity or family in need. IHM raises over $3,000 for those in need as part of this event!

Hats and Scarves
Over the holiday season, Immaculate Heart of Mary school children collected hats, scarves and mittens for local children in need.    

Senior Luncheon
Immaculate Heart of Mary Girl Scouts were Santa's helpers at the annual Knights of Columbus Senior Luncheon.  Local seniors were treated to lunch while the girl scouts sang holiday songs, helped Santa distribute goodies, and handed out ornaments the girls had made by hand.  

Coat Collection
Immaculate Heart of Mary first-graders organize a coat collection in the fall for those in need. The coats they collect are distributed by Saint Mary's Outreach in Pompton Lakes.  Here are the children with some of the bags collected: