The Wright State community collected hundreds of toys and other items for children in Greene County through the university’s annual Adopt a Family gift drive.
Wright State has hosted annual toy drives for more than 20 years. This is the fourth year We Serve U has organized the drive. This year, donations helped 25 families and 130 individuals.
“It’s a privilege to work at Wright State because there are so many generous individuals,” said Joanie Hendricks, data analyst for Institutional Research at Wright State and co-chair of We Serve U. “It just warms your heart to know that you’re going to be able to help that many people.”
Greene County Children Services provided Wright State with a list of families and their Christmas wish lists. Individuals and groups chose to “adopt” a family and donate a few practical and enjoyable gifts.
“It’s amazing the amount of love that Wright State University shows the community members every year,” said Tasha Ertell of Greene County.
The donations will be delivered to the families’ homes before Christmas.
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