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Making a Difference

January 08, 2024

Your generous contributions made a difference this holiday season! The Faculty of Education continued the tradition of hampers for families in need from the Lena Shaw Elementary School in Surrey, contributed to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµFood Pantry, and supported the family of Abdiqani, a resilient deafblind student from Matthew McNair Secondary School in Richmond.

The Surrey Education Office raised $1219 in support of two Lena Shaw families – one with a mom and dad and two boys, the other with a mom and dad, three boys and a girl. Not only did these families get almost everything on their wish lists, but they also received personalized bookmarks, decorations, and even “Santa’s Underwear� for gift cards – all crafted by our colleagues.

With your support, we were also able to collect $950 to support Abdiqani’s transition to adulthood and day programs. Abdiqani now has an iPad Air, with a case and stand, and his family would like to send their heartfelt thanks to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµFaculty of Education for this generous and helpful gift. Please also read this letter from Matthew McNair School.

We have also contributed non-perishable food supplies, gifts, and $150 in cash to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµFood Pantry. This vital resource provides emergency top-up food and hygiene supplies to food-insecure students.

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