Willow Valley Communities held a Cornhole for a Cause event on May 4 to benefit School District of Lancaster high school students. The money raised will help graduating seniors pay application fees and expenses associated with post-secondary education or pay for items needed to start a new job.
The third Cornhole for a Cause event raised more than $8,000. To date, it has raised more than $22,000 and has helped approximately 75 students. The event took place in Chautauqua Hall.
School District of Lancaster staff members participated by organizing their own team, headed by superintendent Damaris Rau. Willow Valley Communities residents, employees, families, and vendors made up the rest of the 18 teams participating in the tournament.
According to Rau, while a graduating senior may be accepted to a college or trade school, application fees, down payments, or other costs associated with the transition may be prohibitive enough to prevent the student from attending. School guidance counselors help the students with the process of determining what they need after graduation.
The tournament is one of several initiatives of Willow Valley Communities to help children within the School District of Lancaster. Willow Valley residents tutor students in academics and music, and a pen pal program between students and residents helps students practice writing. The Sneakers for School Program has provided thousands of pairs of sneakers and socks for children in the district.
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