Christmas Drives Bring Gifts to Area Children

University of Scranton community Christmas gift drives brought hundreds of presents to area children in need this holiday season.
Organizing the hundreds of Christmas gifts donated through drives organized by the Center for Service and Social Justice at the University of Scranton are, front row, from left: Sarah Brown, Dunmore; Stas Postowski, Philadelphia; Maryellen Crain, Beverly, New Jersey; Anna Giannantonio, Milford, New Jersey; and Marino Angeloni, Jessup. Back row: Jack Garvey, Marlton, New Jersey; Kaitlyn Franceschelli, Springbrook Township; Julia Betti, Dickson City; Shannon Everton, Sykesville, Maryland; and Brian Luisi, Ledgewood, New Jersey.
Organizing the hundreds of Christmas gifts donated through drives organized by the Center for Service and Social Justice at the University of Scranton are, front row, from left: Sarah Brown, Dunmore; Stas Postowski, Philadelphia; Maryellen Crain, Beverly, New Jersey; Anna Giannantonio, Milford, New Jersey; and Marino Angeloni, Jessup. Back row: Jack Garvey, Marlton, New Jersey; Kaitlyn Franceschelli, Springbrook Township; Julia Betti, Dickson City; Shannon Everton, Sykesville, Maryland; and Brian Luisi, Ledgewood, New Jersey.

University of Scranton students, faculty and staff donated hundreds of presents to children in need through two Christmas gift drives organized by the University’s Center for Service and Social Justice. Community members donated gifts through the Giving Tree program which will be distributed to children by Friends of the Poor/Catholic Social Services. Gifts were also collected for the Adopt-a-Family Program with the Catherine McAuley Center.

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