Christmas will be much brighter for 64 East Greenbush Central School District families this year thanks to the Columbia Adopt-a-Family program. Once again, the school community came together to purchase gifts – including toys, clothes, books, gift cards and much more – so that families in need can celebrate the holidays.
This annual community service project provides Christmas presents to local families who are referred by social workers and school counselors.
The gifts were distributed to families this week, just in time for Christmas.
“A huge thank you to all of the community agencies, school staff, student clubs and families who support us year after year,” said Columbia Social Worker Audra Di Bacco who coordinates the program. “I would also like to thank Anthony Servidone, who after his mother’s passing, recommended donations in her memory go to the Adopt-a-Family fund. That helped serve at least 10 families this year.”
The Columbia Adopt a Family program is providing Christmas gifts to 64 families in the East Greenbush CSD this year.
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously and to School Social Worker Audra Di Bacco who coordinates the program! pic.twitter.com/7vFumOi7GC
— East Greenbush CSD (@EGreenbushCSD) December 22, 2023