Because people care

Posted 12/31/69

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Kiwanis Clubs of Monticello and Woodridge worked to remind some in the community that people care.The clubs reached out to clients of NAMI Sullivan County (National …

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Because people care

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Kiwanis Clubs of Monticello and Woodridge worked to remind some in the community that people care.
The clubs reached out to clients of NAMI Sullivan County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Action Toward Independence (ATI).
Club members presented little gifts and “thinking of you” cards to NAMI executive director Lori Schneider and ATI executive director Deborah Worden.
The Aktion Club of Sullivan County, which is sponsored by both Kiwanis clubs, also made and contributed cards. Aktion members are individuals with various degrees of disability, and who are affiliated with Arc Greater Hudson Valley, the Center for Discovery and New Hope Community.
The gifts included an assortment of solar-powered dancing flowers, hats, artificial flowering plants, puzzles, playing cards, stuffed animals and more, as well as little toys and games for homeless families with children who are served by ATI.
“The people served by NAMI Sullivan County are going to love not only the gifts and cards, but especially that someone took the time to think of them and do something special for them,” said Schneider.
“Individuals with disabilities face many challenges,” said Worden, “and someone taking the time to convey a thoughtful message goes a long way in helping them through a difficult time.”
For more information about Kiwanis, call Monticello club president Marvin Rappaport at 845/701-1655 or Woodridge club president Diane Garritt at 845/434-7023.

Monticello Kiwanis, Woodridge Kiwanis, Aktion Club, Center for Discovery, New Hope Community, Action Toward Independence, NAMI Sullivan County, ARC Greater Hudson Valley

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