Keeping a beloved holiday tradition alive, Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead shared seasonal cheer with the residents of the Hempstead Park Nursing Home.
Students and staff adopted a group of seniors and gathered thoughtful gifts tailored to each person. Nursing home representatives will visit the school to receive the beautifully wrapped donations. This annual effort has become more than just a holiday project — it serves as a meaningful reminder of the importance of giving back. Each year, Cornwell students learn firsthand how small acts of generosity can brighten someone else’s day. By supporting seniors in the community, the school reinforces lessons in empathy, compassion, and civic responsibility, values that extend well beyond the holiday season.
Cornwell’s tradition not only strengthens connections with residents in the school community but also fosters a spirit of togetherness among students and staff.
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1: Students and staff members at Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead recently collected gifts for a group of seniors at the Hempstead Park Nursing Home.
2-3: Nursing home representatives will visit the school to receive the beautifully wrapped donations.
Photos courtesy of the West Hempstead Union Free School District
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