In early 2007, Saanya wrote a proposal to her school principal and guidance counselor determined to get her school involved in this project. As a result, on April 12, 2007 at International Night, children at Carderock Springs Elementary had a chance to make cards and make a difference. This is the first time that the school has undertaken a student-initiated community service project. The school raised $1,000.
Each year, Carderock Elementary recognizes the contributions that parents make to the school community with a small gift, such as flowers, to parents who have volunteered throughout the year. In 2007, the school decided to make a donation to PEH, instead, in recognition of Saanya’s efforts and advocacy on the importance of giving back and educating impoverished children.