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SJRCC Press Release
December 2008
An SJRCC holiday tradition continues through Project Praise
Nearly 400 gifts were recently donated to Project Praise by St. Johns River Community College employees. According to SJRCC employee and Project Praise site coordinator Britt Williams, the College is one of the largest contributors in Putnam County to donate to the federal program managed by Putnam County School District members. The gifts of toys, clothes and goodies will be delivered just in time for Christmas to children selected by the organization who are experiencing economic hardship.
Williams said the Christmas project, one of the many projects sponsored annually by Project Praise, has become a College tradition. “College employees really look forward to getting their sponsored child. Some even shop together for items on their child’s wish list and then finish their efforts with small wrapping parties,” Williams said. “This project would not be the success it has become without the generosity of the faculty, administration and staff from all three campuses. I think it brings us closer together as an organization.”
Williams added that this is the fifth year the College has participated in the event.
For more information on Project Praise, contact Williams at 312-4166.
PHOTO CAPTION:
SJRCC employee Britt Williams and President Joe Pickens stand among 400 gifts to be delivered to needy children this Christmas as part of an annual charity program of Project Praise.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Susan Kessler
SJRCC Director of Public Relations and Publications
5001 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 312-4020
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