Each Lent, Everest elementary students participate in projects gathering supplies for local nonprofits. They are encouraged to bring in supplies from home and earn the supplies through chores. Representatives from many of the organizations were present to receive the contributions. Preschool collected new and gently used books to donate to students at school in Detroit Junior kindergarten and kindergarten made toiletry bags for Grace Centers of Hope. First grade collected items for Friends of Foster Kids organization. Second grade made twenty birthday bags for Neighbor to Neighbor with everything needed for children to have a birthday party: cake, frosting, balloons, and more! Third grade prepared boxes of muffins Independence Township residents who receive meals from Meals on Wheels. Fourth grade collected dog supplies and gifts cards to support Blue Star Service Dogs and veterans. Fifth grade gathered baby supplies for expecting parents who receive resources through the Oxford Pregnancy Center.