After our Children’s Christmas Party drive-thru, extra presents were remaining. The Local again decided to help Santa with Christmas wishes by donating the toys to area agencies.  Here’s a rundown of agencies we helped to have a brighter Christmas:

New Hope Ministries: A Christian social service agency serving our neighbors in times of need and supporting their efforts toward stability.

Local 776 Organizer Ashley Cerzullo (Center) and Business Agent Dave Vrona (R), with New Hope staff

Olivia’s House: an organization of caregiving professionals and volunteers committed to supporting grieving children. Its purpose is to facilitate healing through grief and loss education.

K.C. Delp - Executive Director for Olivia’s House Gladly accepts our donations!

Ronald Mc Donald House: a home away from home that provides comfort, support, and resources to families who travel far from home for the medical care their child needs.

Local 776 BA Mark Cicak Has gifts for the staff to distribute

A hospital is no place for children, especially at Christmas time. The Hershey Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital and the Shriners Children’s Hospital received toys to make the kids there have a brighter holiday.

Shriners Children’s Hospital: Provides compassionate, innovative care that improves the quality of life for children and their families

BA's Mark Cicak (L) and Dave Licht at the Shriner's Zembo Mosque in Harrisburg

Hershey Medical Center: As the only children’s hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia fully equipped to treat the most severely ill children it is the region’s pediatric healthcare leader.

Hershey Medical Center Members in red shirts Bob Krotser, Scottie Porter, and Mike Criswell, along with Local 776 Organizer Ashley Cerzullo (Center)

“During this season of caring, the season of sharing the Local remains committed to supporting the communities where our members live and work” commented Local President Ed Thompson. “From our community services Christmas project in York to helping these organizations it’s all about People Helping People.”