Submitted by Isobel Smith (Senior) , Sweeta Rasiyan (Junior)
This past holiday season has been full of events involving the Impact Foundation (IF), a student-led committee of the York Suburban Education Foundation. IF has one goal: York Suburban students helping students. Activities included the collection of food, attending the YSEF alumni events, creating stocking stuffer bags, managing the Impact Closets located in each district building, and operating Food for Thought – a weekend food backpack program. These events have been extremely impactful during the holiday season in helping York Suburban families in need feel a sense of security.
Collection of Food: Over the holiday season, the collection of food was a major priority for IF. At the November YSEF alumni event, former York Suburban students and teachers donated 160 food items for IF’s Food for Thought weekend backpack program. IF student members also collected and donated over 300 additional items that were used to pack bonus food backpacks for families to use over long holidays breaks.
Holiday Stocking Stuffer Bags: IF students packed 80 goodie bags filled with toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, floss, and knitted hats using products donated to the Impact Closets. These bags were then sent home with YSSD Give a Meal holiday boxes.
Student members of the Impact Foundation work many hours inside and outside of school to help York Suburban students and their families. The IF students appreciate the support from the York Suburban community and staff. For example, we thank the district administrative staff at the Education Center who collected products needed for IF’s Impact Closets used to support families who need an extra helping hand. To learn more about how you can support IF’s continuing efforts, visit www.ysef.org and follow York Suburban Education Foundation on Facebook.
Thank you!
