Fatima Students Reach Out to Help Homeless Veterans

During Lent, Fatima students collected 152 gallon size bags filled with personal care items and snacks which will be distributed to homeless veterans. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School students took to heart the words of Pope Francis who said, “A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.”   Student Council and eighth grade students stand on either side of Wendy Webber (center) who is the Outreach Coordinator for the Veterans Integration Centers (VIC).   They are holding gallon size bags which contain personal care items, new socks and snacks.  An Air Force veteran, Ms. Webber visited Fatima back in November during a Veterans appreciation assembly and spoke about the number of homeless and vulnerable veterans here in Albuquerque.  Our students were touched by her message and decided to do something to help. Fatima has several active military members, and many more veterans.   It was a very popular service project, and one which will surely be repeated.  She will distribute the bags at the VIC at 13032 Central Ave. NE.  For more information on their mission check them out at www.vic.org.