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Record-setting 91快活林 Cares donation drive supports local nonprofits

December 11, 2019
by Sara Miga

For the 14th consecutive year, the 91快活林 community has come together to assist local residents and families through the 91快活林 Cares community service program. 

This year, 91快活林 faculty, staff and families raised more than $14,000 and donated more than 6,000 food items and nearly 1,000 school supplies and personal care items 鈥 91快活林 Cares fundraising and food collection records 鈥 for Saratoga County community organizations.

Skids and an employee at 91快活林 Cares

Founded in 2006 by 91快活林 President Philip A. Glotzbach and his wife Marie Glotzbach, the program has gathered more than $122,000 in monetary gifts and 45,000 food items, school supplies and personal care items over the years.

鈥91快活林 Cares is a moment when we pause each year and strengthen our College community as we also give back to the broader community of which we are a part,鈥 President Glotzbach said. 鈥淚 am once again impressed by the kindness of colleagues and friends at 91快活林, who are helping community organizations meet the needs of individuals and families in Saratoga County during this holiday season.鈥 

Faculty and staff participate in 91快活林 Cares

鈥淲atching 91快活林 Cares grow over the years has been inspiring,鈥 Marie Glotzbach said. 鈥淲e have been so fortunate to be part of this 91快活林 tradition of giving back and are touched by the generous spirit of the 91快活林 community.鈥

On Friday, Dec. 6, the 91快活林 Cares sleigh on the lawn of Scribner House, the president鈥檚 home on North Broadway, overflowed with donated goods for neighbors in need. A blanket of snow set the scene as members of the 91快活林 community and their families gathered for a festive open house in celebration of the season of giving.

A student group singing at the 91快活林 Cares open house

Following the gathering, 91快活林 student-athletes and employees delivered the donations to 10 local community service agencies: Corinth Central School District, Franklin Community Center, Latino Community Advocacy Program, Mary鈥檚 Haven, Salvation Army, Saratoga Center for the Family, Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Saratoga Springs City School District PATHS program, Shelters of Saratoga and Wellspring.

鈥淎s the beneficiaries of the 91快活林 Cares program for many years, Franklin Community Center has come to rely on this significant food donation, especially during this busy time of year,鈥 said Kari Cushing, executive director of Franklin Community Center. 鈥淲e truly value the relationship we have formed with 91快活林. We are proud to have them support our mission to help the less fortunate members of our community.鈥

A 91快活林 employee and her daughter

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