Sixth grade students at St. John XXIII Catholic School understand what it means to serve others, especially when taking on Catholic Charities' Miracle Projects.
Miracle Projects encourage students to raise money for people who need help by selling crafts at a school marketplace. Student's use their imagination to create bracelets, cards, books, stress balls, bookmarks and other sellable items. The money raised funds Catholic Charities programs to help veterans, foster care families, the homeless and so many others.
Its Grace Barber’s ninth year preparing taxes for Yavapai residents—and she does it for free. “I enjoy how it helps others,” said Barber. “Preparing taxes can be stressful for people.”
Barber and her Co-Site Coordinator Victor Holm are looking for a few more volunteers to join them in serving families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which allows individuals who have an income ($54,000 or less) to receive their maximum refund.