Partners Brighten the Holidays for over 200 Scholars

January 19, 2022

It Takes A Village

We know that the holidays can cause an extra strain during an already difficult time. At Emma Donnan, we wanted our families to have an enjoyable time with their family and make memories without an extra burden. 


With the support of our community, we were able to support over 200 scholars! Our community partners went above and beyond to ensure that Emma Donnan families had what they needed for the holidays. We want to give a special thanks to all of our partners who made this possible!


Thank you to Ray Skillman Ford for providing clothes and toys for our scholars. 


Thank you to Project Play, a non-profit organization, for providing bags and bags of toys and books for families to enjoy. 


Sending thanks all the way to the Northside of Indianapolis to Orchard School, who hosted a clothing and toy drive for Emma Donnan scholars and families.


We are grateful to the Bean Creek Neighborhood Association who donated winter coats and food for families. 


We also appreciate the support of our staff and other community members near and far that sponsored families and dropped-off donations. 


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