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Jenison Coin Drive Beats 2008 Amount

by Eric Albanese, The Grand Rapids Press

Jenison coin drive beats 2008 amount

JENISON -- The district raised $9,202 through its Change Can Change Hunger coin drive this fall. Classes competed to raise money by bringing coins in for the fundraiser for Degage Ministries in Grand Rapids.

The annual fundraiser covers the majority of needs at the organization's food pantry.

Totals raised: Pinewood Elementary, $1,445; Bursley Elementary, $682; Rosewood Elementary; $2,468; Bauerwood Elementary, $1,232; Jenison Junior High, $786; and Jenison High School, $2,588. The district surpassed last year's total of $8,355.