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Westbury Teachers’ Association Collects And Distributes Pajamas And Books To Westbury Students
On Saturday, February 11, the Westbury Teachers’ Association collected pajamas and books from its membership to be distributed at the “Yes We Can” Community Center to the children and families of Westbury. Members of the Westbury Teachers’ Association gathered at the Community Center for an afternoon of service, where they connected with local community members, students and provided necessities to those in need.
Now in its second year, the free event aims to give out hundreds of books and pajamas of all sizes and styles to children and families in the Westbury community. This year, over 200 sets of pajamas and 400 books were collected. The annual event is part of the Long Island Teachers’ Association larger mission to provide Long Island students with the resources they need to succeed in their academic careers and beyond.
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— Submitted by the Westbury Teachers’ Association
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Students Fill Shipping Container With Humanitarian Aid, Bound For Ukraine
In February, over 40 high school students from Long Island came together alongside Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan to send a special care package to people in need in Ukraine.
After meeting up in East Williston, the teens filled a shipping container with humanitarian aid, bound for Dnipro, Ukraine. The contents included new and gently used coats, sweaters, pants, new socks and underwear, shoes, boots, adult and baby diapers, toiletries, car seats, strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers, all of which was collected by this group of dedicated high school students.
In addition, an entire pallet of medication was donated by PL Developments, a Nassau County business. The container will be sent directly to Charitable Fund Pomogaem in Dnipro, and the contents will be distributed to refugees in need.
The project was initiated eleven months ago by Heather Schwartz, Adult Coordinator & Spokesperson, and Emma Azevedo of East Williston, with the support of Cantor Elena Schwartz of Temple Sinai of Roslyn and Leandro Moreira of Indigo Plastics, Inc.
— Submitted by Goldman McCormick PR
