I couldn't have said it any better. Barb Ioli, in a late night email, said it best concerning the 'Appreciation Dinner,' which she proclaimed "what a night!" To a person, we all had a great time as we celebrated the many accomplishments of the charity at large and specific groups who give so much in order to assist Schools Count.
But the evening belonged to the various CPS and Harvey IL principals and school personnel who were in attendance. Each gave their own version of what it means to be able to support their students with new school supplies, uniforms, winter coats and the like which are provided by SCC.
The stories were touching! One principal fondly recalled a student receiving a North Face winter coat two years ago. This young student wore it every day for an entire winter. The next winter, having outgrown the coat, Ms. Pirtle remarked that the same coat had been passed along to a sibling. Other people, Ms. Ratajczak who is the LSC Secretary at Pickard Elementary, recounted with pride the accomplishments of the school. She is a significant stakeholder in Pickard. Four generations of her family have attended Josiah Pickard.
Every single principal gave thanks, without any previous prompting, to the donors and volunteers. Their words were truly moving and heartfelt. Yes, what a night!!
Dick
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