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Members of the Community Service group gathered in the spring to write letters and create care packages for soldiers serving in Afghanistan.
Community service Thrives at Foote Foote’s long history of community service manifested itself this year in numerous efforts that benefited nonprofit organizations. Those included the Cook and Care Walkathon, which spreads awareness and raises money to benefit the Community Soup Kitchen, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, FISH of Greater New Haven, and Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers. Another effort called Mountain of Warmth collected coats and sweaters for Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, which helps refugee families — who often come from countries with warm climates — prepare for New England winters. Community Service members also wrote letters of encouragement to soldiers in Afghanistan and held a food drive for organizations that distribute food to 24
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needy families. “These efforts help our kids become aware of the value of giving,” says Director of Admissions Laura Altshul, who with After School
Program Director Dawn Walsh advised the group. “It’s a very important part of their education to give back.” Foote Prints