
Lakewood FFA raises money for needy families
Lakewood FFA members collected spare change to support Heifer International. This non-profit organization provides families in need with agricultural resources and knowledge to manage crops and livestock. Their goals is to end world hunger by teaching agricultural skills and helping communities become self sufficient and independent. Lakewood's FFA raised over $300 and members were able to sponsor the purchase of a pig, honeybees, two flocks of chickens, and a goat and the agricultural education needed to care for and manage these resources. Pictured, front, from left, are members Tyler Sparling, Cassidy Hobbs, Emily Povazsay, Brittany Carnley, Amanda Kook; and back row, from left: Coleman Simpson, Johnathan Coble. (Courtesy photo)
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Lakewood FFA members collected spare change to support Heifer International. This non-profit organization provides families in need with agricultural resources and knowledge to manage crops and livestock. Their goals is to end world hunger by teaching agricultural skills and helping communities become self sufficient and independent. Lakewood’s FFA raised over $300 and members were able to sponsor the purchase of a pig, honeybees, two flocks of chickens, and a goat and the agricultural education needed to care for and manage these resources. Pictured, front, from left, are members Tyler Sparling, Cassidy Hobbs, Emily Povazsay, Brittany Carnley, Amanda Kook; and back row, from left: Coleman Simpson, Johnathan Coble