From the Ashes, Hope Arises
February 24, 2025
By: Caitlyn Harding
The news was devastating. Fires were spreading across the Los Angeles metropolitan area, leaving in their wake immense destruction and loss. The Resurrection Christian School community in Loveland, CO, immediately joined together in prayer. They collectively brainstormed ways they could help.
“Each year, our elementary students participate in a Penny War, where they collect coins by class and we donate the proceeds to a specific cause,” said Inta Hand, Elementary Assistant Principal at Resurrection Christian School.
“This year, we wanted to bless our partner schools in Southern California that have been affected by the fires. We are still counting the funds, but we are guessing we will have a check for around $5,000.”
The school sent the donation check (a record-breaking $5,650!) to the ACSI Cares fund. The collected funds will be distributed directly to Christian schools that have been affected by the fires.
“This is the highest amount of money that our elementary school has ever collected for Penny Wars,” Hand shared. “I wanted to pass along that our kiddos were quite moved by your need.”
Resurrection Christian’s story is one of many examples of Christian schools across the nation responding to support those impacted by natural disasters or crises. What a testimony of God’s people coming together to support one another in times of need!
"A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”- John 13:34