The St. Jude Catholic community donates over $1400 to Ethiopian charity, Hearts for Ethiopia.

Shelley Green and two other mothers who adopted children from Ethiopia, have founded the charity, Hearts for Ethiopia. During their time in Ethiopia, these women were significantly and forever impacted by the severe and unbelievable poverty they witnessed. Recently, Shelley Green was a guest presenter at St. Jude School in Ingersoll and shared some of her experiences and pictures of her time in Ethiopia. Shelley's presentation was a strong reminder that we should be grateful everyday for what we have and where we live. She also empasized that we need to show compassion through meaningful action. Hearts for Ethiopia sells necklaces handmade by women living in Ethiopia. Each necklace costs $20.00. All proceeds are returned to Ethiopia to an Ethiopian organization called Kingdom Vision International. This organization currently supports families, especially children living in their orphanages.

Hearts for Ethiopia is looking for more groups who want to hear their message of gratitude and compassion.

-Denise Does, a grade 4 teacher at St. Jude's school in Ingersoll after a presentation was made by Shelley Green, one of the founding mothers of Hearts for Ethiopia.