🎁 Sequatchie County High School DECA Launches Comfort & Care Drive for Nursing Home Residents

Students at Sequatchie County High School are rallying around a meaningful cause this fall, with the school’s DECA program organizing a competition that turns generosity into community care. The Comfort & Care Drive invites students to donate items that brighten the days of local nursing home residents-and the winning homeroom earns a reward for their efforts.

📦 What Students Can Donate

The drive welcomes two categories of items. Comfort items include cozy essentials like blankets, sweatshirts, socks, pillows, and lap throws-things that add warmth and ease to daily life. Care items focus on everyday necessities and leisure: body wash and lotion, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, puzzles, games, and books. ✨

“Small items make a BIG difference,” the school emphasized in its announcement. Students are encouraged to bring donations to their homeroom teachers, making participation simple and direct.

🏆 A Competitive Spirit for Good

What sets this drive apart is the homeroom competition element. By turning the donation effort into a friendly contest, DECA creates motivation for broader participation across the school. The winning homeroom will receive a reward, adding an incentive that encourages students to think about the impact their contributions make. 💜

💛 Why It Matters Locally

Nursing home residents often benefit deeply from thoughtful gestures and personal care items that may not always be readily available. This drive connects Sequatchie County’s young people directly to seniors in their community, fostering empathy and civic responsibility. For students, the experience reinforces that “together we can make a difference”-a lesson that extends far beyond the school year.

Students interested in participating should gather items and deliver them to their homeroom teacher. For more information about Sequatchie County High School and its programs, contact the school at (423) 949-2154 or visit the school’s website.