EDGEWATER — Despite sharing the night with Chicago's first snowstorm of the year, community members turned out to Senn High School's annual pasta dinner fundraiser Friday evening, which goes toward a college scholarship fund for undocumented students.
The event raised $1,500 with additional donations still coming in, said Alexander Roi, a counselor at the school. Over the last few years, Senn's Student Council has raised nearly $10,000 to help their fellow classmates who are undocumented immigrants be able to afford college.
"The dinner went very well despite the weather," Roi said. "I've been contacted by a number of people who are so proud of what we are doing that they want to contribute as well."
Donations can still be made through the school's main office.
For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here.