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Harvest Drive
Western High Stoneman Douglas High Pompano High Glades Middle Plantation High
Harvest Drive
Western High Stoneman Douglas High Pompano High Glades Middle Plantation High
| Children Helping Children throughout Broward County |
| Harvest Drive Mission Statement The Harvest Drive incorporates all aspects of philanthropy by promoting the concept of children and adults working hand-in-hand to offer needy families in Broward County gifts of food and other necessities during the Thanksgiving holidays. Educating children and creating a consciousness about the needs of their community; promoting altruism and giving them the opportunity to help others are the cornerstone of the Harvest Drive - "Children Helping Children." Purpose of The Harvest Drive To provide needy families with children residing in Broward County with a complete Thanksgiving meal and a week's worth of groceries, as well as personal and household necessities during Thanksgiving season. The unique characteristic of the program is that in addition to the business and corporate donations, children are at the helm of all collections. In addition to helping others, the purpose of the Harvest Drive is to teach children at an early age that their contributions can make a difference in the lives of others, by facilitating their direct participation in the project. The Harvest Drive in Action The Harvest Drive is a yearlong project that culminates in an event that takes place at several public schools every Thanksgiving. Fundraising efforts and collections are under way throughout the fall season. In years past, student from over 40 public and private schools, churches, temples and neighborhoods have held drives and supplied the Harvest Drive with the non-perishable food that is distributed to the families. Community businesses, corporations, PTAs and volunteer organizations have generously sponsored the Harvest Drive by providing money to purchase the perishable foods. High school clubs collect large quantities of food obtained at local grocery stores throughout the county. Some girl scout troops march around their neighborhoods collecting food for this project. ________________________________________ All organizers for the Harvest Drive are volunteer "worker bees" and 100% of all donations re given to the recipient families. ____________________________________ |
| Thank you for helping us to reach our 2009 Harvest Goal To provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner plus a week's worth of groceries, new or gently used clothing, shoes, books and toys to 1,ooo families in need throughout Broward County. |
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