Number of Participants: 25
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $423
Event Type: Veterans & Military Families
Sport: Schools
Date: March 13, 2017
Location:
800 Van Buren Avenue West Islip
New York 11795, United States
About:
Students from kindergarten through fifth grade at West Islip’s Manetuck Elementary School created heartfelt cards for service members as part of the Valentines for Veterans program initiated by former Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, now Oyster Bay town supervisor.
While making the cards, students and teachers discussed the importance of showing gratitude and admiration for America’s vets throughout the year for their service to the country.
IMG_0780: Students from kindergarten through fifth grade at West Islip’s Manetuck Elementary School created heartfelt cards for service members as part of the Valentines for Veterans program.
Photo courtesy of the West Islip School District