A campus-wide effort resulted in a merrier holiday for six local families.
Over $1,500 was raised for six local families through the efforts of Centenary College faculty, staff and students during a recent drive. Each family will receive $250 in gift cards, as well as various food items.
Faculty, staff and student contributions totaled $580 with another $700 or so from a college-wide initiative called "Penny Wars" where members of the college community were encouraged to donate loose change to the cause.
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Almost $300 was also raised through the implementation of a yoga class where members of the Centenary community made a donation to participate. Elizabeth Friday-Skoda '92, a Centenary trustee, alumna and certified yoga instructor, then matched the final amount that was raised.
Plans are to continue this new annual tradition again next year.