Service and Volunteer Work

Service work really helps define who we are as a school and involves all our students. It has been a long-standing tradition for St. Luke’s School students to give back to the community. We are proud of the work we have done to assist others.

 

Last year our middle school students provided over 500 hours of community service (they have a minimum requirement per student) for various organizations including: Save the Bay, Warren Animal Shelter, St. Luke’s Church, St. Patrick’s Church, Beyond Our Walls and Tap In, as well as area athletic organizations,
libraries, and soup kitchens.

 

Our students helped the poor, ran clothing drives, made greeting and holiday cards for Veterans and nursing homes, collected books for hospitals, sorted goods for food pantries, made baby quilts for unwed mothers, and raised money for missionaries.

 

In addition, our students hold monthly dress down days to help raise money and awareness for various local community organizations including: Loaves and Fishes, St. Vincent De Paul Society, RI Food Bank, Jean Jugan Residence, Friend’s Way, Young at Heart, and Project Gabriel to name a few.

Dear St. Luke's Community,

 

After 25 wonderful years, we share with you both gratitude and a bit of bittersweet news -

the Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1.5 Mile Race/Walk has officially come to a close.

 

What we began in 1999 as a simple way to bring our community together over Thanksgiving

weekend, grew into a beloved tradition that drew families, friends, and runners from near and 

far.  Through every mile run, walked, and every chilly morning start, your participation and

generosity helped make this event truly special.

 

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the St. Luke's community and the town of 

Barrington for your unwavering support over the years.  Because of you, the Trot off Your Turkey

event raised vital funds that enriched the educational experience of students and teachers at 

St. Luke's School, in meaningful and lasting ways.

 

Thanks to your contributions, we were able to offer countless field trips, enhance classroom

technology, improve buildings and grounds, and most importantly create fun, memorable

experiences for so many.

 

While the race itself may no longer continue, the impact it made will be felt for years to come.

We are incredibly proud of what we accomplished together, and are deeply grateful to the 

countless volunteers, sponsors, participants, and organizers who made each year possible.

 

Thank you for being part of this tradition, and for making it one filled with community, generosity, 

and joy!

 

With sincere gratitude,

 

Nicole Varone, Father Tim Reilly and the Trot Off Your Turkey Committee