Record-setting ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ Cares donation drive supports local nonprofits
For the 14th consecutive year, the ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ College community has come together to assist local residents and families through the ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ Cares community service program.
This year, ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ faculty, staff and families raised more than $14,000 and donated more than 6,000 food items and nearly 1,000 school supplies and personal care items β ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ Cares fundraising and food collection records β for Saratoga County community organizations.
Founded in 2006 by ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ President Philip A. Glotzbach and his wife Marie Glotzbach, the program has gathered more than $122,000 in monetary gifts and 45,000 food items, school supplies and personal care items over the years.
β³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ Cares is a moment when we pause each year and strengthen our College community as we also give back to the broader community of which we are a part,β President Glotzbach said. βI am once again impressed by the kindness of colleagues and friends at ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ, who are helping community organizations meet the needs of individuals and families in Saratoga County during this holiday season.β
βWatching ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ Cares grow over the years has been inspiring,β Marie Glotzbach said. βWe have been so fortunate to be part of this ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ tradition of giving back and are touched by the generous spirit of the ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ community.β
On Friday, Dec. 6, the ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ Cares sleigh on the lawn of Scribner House, the presidentβs home on North Broadway, overflowed with donated goods for neighbors in need. A blanket of snow set the scene as members of the ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ community and their families gathered for a festive open house in celebration of the season of giving.
Following the gathering, ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ student-athletes and employees delivered the donations to 10 local community service agencies: Corinth Central School District, Franklin Community Center, Latino Community Advocacy Program, Maryβs Haven, Salvation Army, Saratoga Center for the Family, Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Saratoga Springs City School District PATHS program, Shelters of Saratoga and Wellspring.
βAs the beneficiaries of the ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ Cares program for many years, Franklin Community Center has come to rely on this significant food donation, especially during this busy time of year,β said Kari Cushing, executive director of Franklin Community Center. βWe truly value the relationship we have formed with ³ΤΉΟ±¬ΑΟ. We are proud to have them support our mission to help the less fortunate members of our community.β
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