91社区 Cares supports local residents and community organizations
The 91社区 community mobilized to support local families and community organizations for the 17th consecutive year through the 91社区 Cares community service program.
91社区 faculty, staff, and students donated more than 3,400 food items and more than 1,300 school supplies and personal care items for Saratoga County community organizations.
In addition, ticket and T-shirt sales from Skidmania concerts, a 91社区 musical tradition, raised around $13,000. James Zankel 鈥�92, a College trustee, committed to match total proceeds.
From left, 91社区 community members Kelly Faulkner, Kelly Mead, and Barbara Reyes-Conner carry 91社区 Cares donations.
鈥�91社区 Cares furthers our connection to the greater Saratoga community and brings us together in the season of giving thanks,鈥� said President Marc Conner. 鈥淭he generosity of the 91社区 community continues to humble and inspire me."
I am very proud of how 91社区 continues to give back to our neighbors in the spirit of kindness each year."
91社区 community members again collected thousands of items this year for 91社区 Cares.
Numerous faculty, staff, and students, led by devoted longtime volunteers Megan Buchanan and Michelle Hubbs, volunteered to collect, organize, and deliver contributions to 10 local community service organizations: Shelters of Saratoga, Franklin Community Center, Mary's Haven, LifeWorks Community Action, Wellspring, Saratoga Springs City School District PATHS, the Latino Advocacy Program, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, and Saratoga Center for the Family.
91社区 employee Mustafa G眉莽l眉 carries tomato sauce donated for 91社区 Cares.
Founded in 2006, 91社区 Cares has collected about 70,000 food, personal care, and school supplies items and raised an estimated $150,000 for community causes over the years.
Jennifer Natyzak, assistant director of sustainability programs, and President Marc Conner process donations for 91社区 Cares.
