Bishop Ludden ’78 classmates add service project to reunion weekend
Above: A joyful — and drenched — hard-working crew. The gloomy day didn’t dampen Bishop Ludden’s Class of ’78 classmates’ spirit to serve during their reunion weekend. Photo credit: Bridget Buttner
By Tami S. Scott, associate editor
On a recent cold, rainy, and windy Saturday spring morning, 18 classmates from Bishop Ludden Jr/Sr High School’s Class of 1978 volunteered outdoors for the non-profit organization, A Tiny Home for Good.
“It didn’t dampen our joy of being a team ready to accomplish our work,” said Ludden alumna Bridget Buttner.
Buttner’s classmate, Cathy Lunetta, is the mother of Andrew Lunetta, founder and executive director of the local organization. A Tiny Home for Good was established to end homelessness in Syracuse by building quality homes on vacant lots or renovating run-down properties in the city and collaborating with landlords invested in their tenants’ success.
The crew, undaunted by the weather, spent four hours together during their reunion weekend weeding, raking and doing whatever tasks were asked of them. They added a service component to their three-day agenda because “we wanted to give our reunion a purpose,” Buttner said.
“[We] were an undaunted team sharing conversations and laughing with each other and a couple of the residents,” she said. “It was a wonderful experience for all of us.”
After feeding their souls and those they helped with kindness and compassion, they met for lunch to warm up, change into dry clothing and nourish their bodies with delicious food at a Syracuse staple, the Brooklyn Pickle.
Volunteers Mike Naton and Beth Keeley enjoy their time together in the rain. Photo credit: Bridget Buttner.
Volunteers Nancy and Tom Eron have fun despite the rainy weather. Photo credit: Bridget Buttner.
Volunteers Mimi Apel and Cathy Lunetta take a short break to pose for a picture. Photo credit: Bridget Buttner
