Number of Participants: 300
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $2,535
Event Amount Raised: $2,800
Event Type: Hunger
Sport: Schools
Date: November 23, 2023
Location:
Freeport Public Schools
Archer Street, Freeport
NY
About:
The sounds of turkeys gobbling and music playing in the background could be heard as Archer Street School Principal Mrs. Paula Lein kicked off this year’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot for a good cause.
Students and staff wearing holiday hats and waving Thanksgiving-themed flags and posters were joined by Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom, Board trustee Sonia A. Dixon, Assistant Superintendent for Educational and Administrative Services Dr. Helen Kanellopoulos and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Ms. Glori Engel as they walked around the outside of their school as part of their annual fundraising drive.
Everyone showed they know the true meaning of the holidays and that it is better to give. This year, the recipient of their generosity was the United Way of Long Island. Through the fundraising effort of the students and staff, Archer Street School donated $2,800 to the United Way of Long Island. On hand to accept the donation on behalf of the United Way of Long Island was United Way of Long Island Community Impact Director Biena Depena.
Photo captions:
FREEPORT 1: United Way of Long Island Community Impact Director Biena Depena (fifth from left) accepted a donation from Archer Street School Principal Mrs. Paula Lein (third from right) joined by Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom (fourth from left), Board trustee Sonia A. Dixon (second from right), Assistant Superintendent for Educational and Administrative Services Dr. Helen Kanellooulos (front right), Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Ms. Glori Engel (front left) and staff.
FREEPORT 2: Archer Street School Principal Paula Lein (center) and staff kicked off this year’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot fundraiser.
FREEPORT 3-9: Students and staff at Archer Street School took part in the school’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot fundraiser right before Thanksgiving. The year the school donated $2,800 to the United Way of Long Island.
Photos courtesy of the Freeport School District.