As a way of paying tribute to those who lost their lives, survived, responded to, and were affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Mount Vernon students and faculty joined forces for the School’s annual Helping Hands Day 2013 on September 11.
Wearing Mount Vernon spirit colors of blue and gold, all students in Preschool-Grade 12 partnered with 30 organizations throughout the local community to give back.
- Sandy Springs Emergency Fire & Rescue
- Sandy Springs Police
- Ronald McDonald House
- Sandy Springs Mission
- Foster Cares
- Chatthoochee Nature Center
- Furkids
- PAWS
- Project Open Hand
- Mount Vernon Village
- Drake House
- Dunwoody Nature Center
- Community Assistance Center
- Books for Africa
- 7 Bridges to Recovery
- Buckhead Christian Ministry
- Atlanta Day Shelter
- Cobb County Safety Village
- Cumberland Academy
- Lake Forest Elementary
- MedShare
- Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
- Elaine Clark Center
- Mount Vernon Towers
- Sandy Springs Library
- Sandy Springs Recyling Center
- Sunrise at Huntcliff
- St. Vincet de Paul
- Wellspring Living
- Pebbletossers
By all accounts, this was one of the most meaningful experiences EVER for the School’s students and faculty.
