Record Success!
Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive Exceeds All Expectations!
The spirit of the Viking community shone brightly this Thanksgiving season! As many are aware, a significant number of William M. Raines High School students and their families face food insecurity. Recognizing this need, the William M. Raines National Alumni Association (WMRNAA) launched its Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive to ensure these families would have nourishing meals during the week-long holiday break.
Initially, school administration identified a need for 32 Thanksgiving baskets. However, fueled by the generosity of our alumni and community partners, the WMRNAA set an ambitious goal of 40 baskets.
We are absolutely thrilled to report that, with your extraordinary help, we exceeded our goal!
The success of the drive allowed us to provide Raines student families not only with enough food for a complete Thanksgiving meal but also with supplies to last the entire week students are out of school. Furthermore, any excess donations will be used by the school to help fill Christmas baskets for student families, extending this vital support into the next holiday season.
Raines Classes and the Community Deliver a Blessing
This massive achievement was made possible by the incredible unity and generosity demonstrated by various Raines classes and community partners. A huge Viking THANK YOU to all of our major contributors:
Contributor & Donation
Raines Class of 1967 - 30 Turkeys
Raines Class of 1970 - Bulk Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets
Raines Class of 1976 - Bulk Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets
Raines Class of 1982 - 8 Thanksgiving Baskets
Raines Class of 1985 - 10 Thanksgiving Baskets with Turkeys
Raines Class of 1992 - Bulk Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets
Philippian Community Church - 10 Turkeys
William M. Raines National Alumni Association - Thanksgiving Basket
Appreciation: The Team That Made It Happen
A successful effort of this magnitude requires dedicated coordination. We extend special gratitude to the WMRNAA Board Members for organizing and executing this crucial activity:
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Board Member LaKia Bookhart - Chairperson, Volunteer Committee
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Board Member Michael Riley - Committee Member
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Board Member Andrew Wynn Sr., CSM(R) - Committee Member
Additionally, our deepest appreciation goes to the Raines staff and partners who volunteered their time and support:
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Mr. Vincent Hall - Principal, William M. Raines High School
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Ms. Twilia Washington - Director of Communities In Schools
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Ms. Nyla Blair - Communities In Schools Coordinator at Raines
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All other Raines staff who volunteered their assistance
Your generosity truly embodies the spirit of giving and community support. Because of you, dozens of Raines families enjoyed a brighter, more secure Thanksgiving. Thank you for being a part of this amazing outcome!
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