Alameda Health System
Alameda Health System
24/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 24/07/2024 00:18
Donate school supplies to Alameda students at Alameda Hospital
ALAMEDA, Calif., July 23, 2024 - Alameda Hospital staff are showing up for a local elementary school by launching a backpack and school supplies drive.
Staff are collecting crayons, colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, scissors, folders, lined paper, graphite pencils, backpacks, wipes and more. Anyone can drop off new, unused school supplies in the donation box in Alameda Hospital's main lobby. The deadline to donate is July 31.
"Alameda Health System, and Alameda Hospital specifically, mean a lot to our community. We have always been community-oriented, and we want to do our part to give back," said Nurse Manager Jessica Vinkavich, who is helping organize the backpack drive.
Donations will go to Ruby Bridges Elementary School, an Alameda school where more than 64 percent of students qualify for a free or reduced lunch.
"At Alameda Health System, our mission extends beyond the walls of our facilities," said Mario Harding, chief administrative officer of Alameda Hospital. "This backpack drive is a reflection of our commitment to the overall health and well-being of our children. By ensuring they have the necessary supplies, we are helping to alleviate stress and promoting a healthier start to the school year."
Hospital staff have been running the backpack drive every summer for years now. Last year, they donated a number of supplies, including about 30 backpacks to kids who needed them. This year they are hoping to match or exceed that number. Wipes and sanitizers are especially needed.
"If you're grabbing one set of pencils for your child, get another one for the families of our patients," said Debbie Bangoli, assistant nurse manager and another backpack drive volunteer. "It doesn't take a lot of time or money to buy school supplies, but it has a big impact on the children."
About Alameda Health System
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a leading public, integrated health care provider and medical training institution recognized for its world-class patient and family-centered care. AHS provides comprehensive medical treatment, health promotion and disease prevention throughout our integrated network of hospitals, clinics and health services. AHS includes three acute care hospitals, a psychiatric hospital, four ambulatory care wellness centers, five post-acute facilities, and the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center and psychiatric emergency department in Alameda County. AHS is committed to promoting wellness and optimizing the health of the community through the mission of caring, healing, teaching and serving all. For more information, visit AlamedaHealthSystem.org.
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