Number of Participants: 125
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $2,113
Event Type: Children & Youth
Sport: Schools
Date: November 18, 2024
Location:
Elmont
NY, USA
About:
Each year, the Elmont Union Free School District is the recipient of an incredible outpouring of generosity from the Nassau County Police Detectives’ Association through their annual Coats for Kids drive. This heartwarming initiative ensures that students in need stay warm throughout the winter months.
Led by district Pupil Personnel Services Director Audrey Cabbell and Assistant Director Helisse Palmore, the PPS department worked with the schools’ dedicated social workers to coordinate with the detectives who collected a selection of coats tailored to fit the needs of each school. This year, the district received around 15 coats per building in a variety of sizes, colors and styles.
On November 7, Student Council members from each of the six schools, along with the social workers, Ms. Cabbell and Superintendent of Schools Marlon Small, gathered at the PPS office for the special celebration. Together, they welcomed Detectives Vinny Vacchiano and Richard Morello from the NCPDAI, accepted the generous donations and extended a heartfelt thank you to them for their unwavering support and commitment to the Elmont community.
Photo caption: Elmont Union Free School District Student Council members, social workers, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Audrey Cabbell and Superintendent Marlon Small accepted a donation of winter coats on behalf of the district from the Nassau County Police Detectives’ Association on November 7.
Photo courtesy of the Elmont Union Free School District
