On December 14, volunteers from the Byron-Bergen Faculty Association (BBFA) delivered bags of presents and more than a little holiday spirit to local families. These holiday helpers purchased over $12,000 of merchandise to assist local families in need. For many years, district teachers, staff, and administrators have worked together with local partners to make the season merrier in the Byron-Bergen area.
The goal of the annual Holiday Giving Project is to ease holiday stress for members of the Byron-Bergen community. This year, the BBFA collected donations from faculty, staff, and individual community members to purchase gifts for 104 kids from 50 local families. Community groups also “adopted” families, raising the total reach to 115 local children.
“It’s nice to see the community come together every year to support our families in need,” said Byron-Bergen Faculty Association President Ken Gropp. “Through our community’s generosity, we are able to brighten the holidays for many of our students.”
“At Byron-Bergen, we believe in the power of community and the importance of ensuring every child experiences the joy of the holiday season,” said Superintendent Pat McGee. “Our holiday drive is a testament to the generosity and kindness of our district, as we come together to support our students and their families. By working as ‘Many Bees, One Hive,’ we are making a meaningful difference and spreading holiday cheer to those who need it most.”
After five days of shopping, wrapping, organizing, and labeling, BBFA members delivered bags filled with brightly wrapped and labeled presents to individual cars in the High School bus loop.
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Byron-Bergen staff with the many carts they filled for the Holiday Giving Project.
Photo by Ashley Williams.
