Fundraiser encourages acts of kindness

Fifth grader Oliver Schultz (right) and his brother Nicholas Schultz, a third grader, present police officers with refreshment bags at Fairfax County Reston District as part of St. Joseph School in Herndon’s fundraiser Raise Craze. The campaign encourages students to show their appreciation with acts of kindness. COURTESY

Third grader Isabella Hernandez-Sardinas (left) and her sister, kindergartner Gabriella Hernandez-Sardinas, leave a basket of water and snacks by the front door for delivery drivers as part of St. Joseph School in Herndon’s fundraiser Raise Craze. The campaign encourages students to show their appreciation with acts of kindness. COURTESY

Sixth grader Valery Rivera (left) and her sister Kayle Rivera, a first grader, pick up litter in their community as part of St. Joseph School in Herndon’s fundraiser Raise Craze. The campaign encourages students to show their appreciation with acts of kindness. COURTESY

Fifth grader Declan Fitzpatrick returns empty trash cans on trash day for parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Herndon as part of the parish school’s fundraiser Raise Craze. The campaign encourages students to show their appreciation with acts of kindness. COURTESY

First grader Jane Peerenboom (left) and her brother Tommy fill and hang a bird feeder as part of St. Joseph School in Herndon’s fundraiser Raise Craze. The campaign encourages students to show their appreciation with acts of kindness. COURTESY