Oglesby Holy Family School donates $1,333 to La Salle County VAC

Money collected in penny wars during Catholic Schools Week

Oglesby Holy Family School students donated to the La Salle County Veterans Assistance Commission. Pictured are representatives from the VAC, along with Lt. Maddie Keegan with Jase and Berkley Keegan and Marine Corps veteran Justin Rubley with River and Raven Rubley. (Photo provided by Sheri Harlow)

February 18, 2024 at 5:00 am CST

Students at Oglesby Holy Family School recently participated in a penny wars collection for which each class brought in their spare change during Catholic Schools Week.

The total collected was $1,333.32. A donation check was presented to the La Salle County Veterans Assistance Commission in Peru.