Corvallis students raise $630 for Bitter Root Humane Association

Fourth-grade gifted students in Patti Healey's Corvallis class donated $630 to the Bitter Root Humane Association after selling 3-D printed ornaments and keychains; they also spent time reading to shelter animals and planted catnip during their visit.

Students in Patti Healey's fourth-grade gifted class in Corvallis visited the Bitter Root Humane Association to deliver funds they raised for the Hamilton animal shelter. The class raised $630 by selling 3-D printed ornaments and keychains designed with the Tinkercad web app. During the visit, students read to cats and dogs and took part in a craft, planting catnip in Styrofoam cups to take home. The program is part of a multi-year effort by Healey to connect students with the shelter and the local community. Visit details: - The class donated $630 to the Bitter Root Humane Association in Hamilton. - Students made and sold 3-D printed ornaments and keychains, taking custom orders during a Christmas sale. - Children read to shelter cats and dogs as part of the project to support animal socialization and reading practice. - The shelter has hosted 13 classes who read to animals so far this school year, according to the volunteer coordinator. - Students completed a simple craft, planting catnip in cups to take home. Summary: The donation supported the shelter and the visit combined fundraising with hands-on activities that offered reading practice and interaction with animals. The program has been run by Healey for several years and has led some students to adopt shelter cats after visits. Undetermined at this time.