'Donation Drive-Thru' makes Christmas merry in Madison
The Telegraph
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MADISON — More than 28 Madison families, many with several children, will be receiving hope and joy this Christmas through the donations and love of many involved in Madison’s “Donation Drive-Thru.”
“With all that 2020 has brought our families, these donations are a pure display of what our community embodies,” said Kim Reeves. “The city of Madison is family.”
On Wednesday the school district celebrated the donation of food, toys, gift cards, school supplies, winter clothing, Christmas trees and monetary help with bills.
Project partners included Bernard Long Elementary Principal Terrien Fennoy, Madison Superintendent Dr. Andrecw Reinking and school board members, Madison Mayor John Hamm, Madison City Hall Office Clerk Sue Beatte, Yolanda Chrocell of the Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church and Cee-Cee McCoo of the True Fellowship Church. Sponsors included the staff at Bernard Long Elementary School, the Madison Police and Fire Departments, the Covenant Church in Madison, Lou Fusz Blue Star 2008, John and Katre White and Strongman Corp.