Volunteers reach milestone of 100 student desks built and donated

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Starting from the seemingly simple task of learning from poor students at home and building and donating desks, it has now developed into a movement to produce more than 100 desks, and plans to build another 100 desks.

Keeping children focused is a passionate project led by John Mahan and Bob Antocci by a group of Leominster-based volunteers. Since last fall, the group has built desks in Antocci's carpentry shop and donated them together with chairs to Leominster students who are studying remotely, otherwise they may not be able to buy them due to the financial impact of COVID-19. 

"The demand for students has not slowed down, and we expect this level to continue for the rest of the school year," Mahan said. “This is entirely due to the interruption of traditional learning caused by the COVID-19 safety agreement. Many students do not have a place to study at home. As a result, they compete with their siblings on the kitchen table for a quiet environment.”

So far, the professional team has built and delivered 102 desks for local students. It is seeking to raise funds to build more than 100 more buildings before the end of the school year. 

"We have a group of very dedicated volunteers who are rock solid and there are many others who are providing their time," Mahan said. "What we need most is more funds, so we restarted the GoFundMe website."

The cost of building a table is $30 and now includes a folding chair for $20.

"The community is very generous in supporting the top 100, so we hope that others can participate," Mahan said.

In two and a half months, the group met the initial student needs in three architecture courses.

"Between the two constructions, we are buying materials, cutting a lot of wood and preparing parts," Mahan said.

Mahan said that Leominster Public Schools, especially Foster Care Contact Jenny Mundie (Jenny Mundie), "matched the Leominster family they needed very well."

"We need to continue learning at least this school year because demand has not slowed down," Mahan said. In short, more students need desks. Almost all of us work full-time, so the demand is not met until evenings and weekends. "

Ma Han said that it is important for volunteers to keep community outreach projects going.

He said: "To be honest, this has nothing to do with us, but we feel good." "All of our volunteers have become nervous through this project. If we do something to a few students or teachers, then the task is completed. Up."

For more information and to volunteer and/or donate, please email Jack Mahan

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