The spirit of giving is alive and well in Wellington. The Wellington Community Foundation recently announced its heartwarming initiative to bring joy to underserved children this Christmas season. Thanks to the generosity of WCF donors, the foundation was able to deliver gift packages filled with new sneakers, socks, underwear and age-appropriate toys to many deserving children in need.
This charitable endeavor is made possible through the support of numerous donors who have rallied behind the foundation’s mission to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need, particularly children, seniors and veterans. This holiday season, for the eighth straight year, the foundation has gone above and beyond to ensure that many Wellington children experience the magic of Christmas.
The foundation collaborated directly with elementary school principals to identify children in need. This initiative was designed to provide necessities for those facing challenging circumstances. For many of these young recipients, the gifts they receive from the foundation may well be the only ones they found under the tree. The project aligns seamlessly with the foundation’s core mission of serving and uplifting the community’s most vulnerable members.
WCF Board Member Maggie Zeller, the Children’s Committee Chair, spearheaded this initiative. Along with her volunteer elves, Zeller orchestrated hours of shopping to curate the perfect gifts for each child. Following the shopping extravaganza, the foundation hosted a festive gift-wrapping party, where more than 200 gifts were prepared for delivery.
The pinnacle of this heartwarming project came with the foundation’s visit to New Horizons Elementary School, where Principal Dana Pallaria, school counselor Dara Harris and behavioral health professional Zuly Corredor welcomed the WCF team with open arms. The joy and gratitude expressed by these school representatives underscored the profound impact of the foundation’s generosity on the underserved students.
“We are committed to benefiting the residents by supporting and improving their quality of life,” emphasized Barry Manning, chair of the Wellington Community Foundation. “It is an honor to work with a board of directors that is so dedicated to serving our most vulnerable neighbors: our children, seniors and veterans of Wellington.”
As the foundation continues to embody the spirit of giving, the community is invited to join in spreading joy and making a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most. To learn more, contact WCF Executive Director Dawn Rivera at wellingtoncommunityfoundation@gmail.com.
The Wellington Community Foundation is a charitable organization committed to benefiting Wellington’s seniors, children and veterans in need. Through various initiatives and collaborations, the foundation strives to make a lasting impact on the lives of those it serves. For more info., visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org.
