La Europa Academy
Salt Lake City, UT

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La Europa Academy Students
Featured In Salt Lake Magazine

Known normally for its use of the arts to heal, La Europa Academy has enlisted help from an unlikely source, a dog! For months, the students at La Europa Academy have been working with Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA), which gives the students at La Europa an opportunity to work with therapeutic animals and their owners. The organization recently had a fundraising gala, and La Europa students worked hard to earn the opportunity to participate with some of their favorite animals. The theme of the gala was "Wizard of Paws," and the girls created a costume for one of the dogs. Students sang, one gave a speech talking about how animals made her feel at home, and collectively they helped raise money for ITA.

The student's efforts did not go unnoticed and the Salt Lake Magazine noted their efforts and have written about them in the online edition of the October magazine.

Photo by: Francie Aufdemorte, courtesy of Salt Lake Magazine, used by permission.

La Europa Academy is a six- to nine-month clinically intensive program for girls ages 13-17.