In the fall of 2005, Country Day began partnering with VIA (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region) to host an annual pottery bowl fundraiser to support the Soup on Sunday event. Every year since, more than 100 students, parents, and faculty and staff from all divisions participate in the hands-on workshop to create and glaze clay bowls.
Former Country Day parent Kay Ethridge initiated the partnership with Jinny Hargrove, potter and owner of Carolina Clay Connection, who donates the clay.