The C.O.R.E. Community Service Program is a service-learning program designed to:

• Involve students in their communities, both in school and beyond
• Develop students’ sense of responsibility for their environment
• Promote student leadership
• Build students’ self-confidence

This is accomplished through participation in a wide range of community service projects and personal reflection upon completion of each project.

Community service projects include:

• Race for the Cure
• Walk for the Whisper
• “Adopt a Family” Salvation Army Thanksgiving Program
• United States Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program
• Greater Chester County Gem Show
• MS Walk of Downingtown
• Chester County Flower Show
• Reading stories at Carl O. Benner Elementary School

Students’ Perspectives:

“At first, I didn't really want to do it, but when it was all over and I saw how happy everyone was that I was there, It felt great”
-9th grader

“It felt like it was the right thing to do”
-12th grader

“It felt great to help out people just like myself. I could connect with them”
-12th grader

“After seeing those kid's faces light up when I walked into the classroom, I knew this was going to be an experience I'd never forget. I'm now thinking about becoming a teacher!”
-10th grader

“My mother had breast cancer, so I know what it's like to hope. This was my chance to help spread hope to others”
-11th grader