Philanthropy in Action: Northern Westchester Hospital Visits RCS

This fall, third graders spearheaded a gently used children's book collection to benefit the children at the Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH). They bundled the donated books and made beautiful bookmarks for a special presentation to the hospital. On Thursday, October 8, these students presented their collection of 225 books to NWH President Joel Seligman and Director of Volunteer Services Ellen Muentener, who visited the students in the Lower Campus library. Mr. Seligman personally thanked the students for their kind and generous gifts and then engaged the students in an animated discussion on hospital facts and goings-on. What was most important, though, was that Mr. Seligman was able to explain to the children how their philanthropic act would make a difference to the many children and families who visit the hospital and how sometimes a good book is the best medicine!

The Lower Campus Service Learning Program, led by Alison Kallman, teaches our youngest students about the "three T's of philanthropy" - the giving of time, talent, and treasure - and community partnership. As Ms. Kallman explained to the third grade students before they presented their gifts to Mr. Seligman, when philanthropic work is done together, and when it is done in partnership, even more good work is done. On that day, it meant more books for more children.

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Rippowam Cisqua School
439 Cantitoe Street
Bedford, NY 10506
phone: (914) 244-1250

Rippowam Cisqua School is a PreK-Grade 9 independent day school in Westchester County, New York. RCS offers challenging academics built on innovation, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, wellness, leadership, service learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.