With the season of giving in full swing, Waban has continued to give back to others and the community that always supports its mission. From delivering turkeys to families in need, to the continued volunteerism built into its programs, Waban is committed to serving as a steadfast resource year-round.
During the week leading up to Thanksgiving, Waban’s Children and Adult Case Management teams worked in collaboration with the York County Shelter Food Pantry to collect and deliver turkeys and gift certificates just in time for the holiday. “We want to ensure we are doing everything we can as an agency to support the people we serve,” said Waban’s executive director, Neal Meltzer. “That doesn’t just mean providing direct services—it means going the extra mile where ever and whenever we can.”
In addition to delivering turkeys, Waban has found other ways to give back during this time of year. The Fraser-Ford Child Development Center came together to collect canned food throughout the month of November—all of which will be donated to the York County Shelter Food Pantry. At Waban’s LifeWorks day program, participants showed their thanks to America’s service men and women through Operation Shoe Box. Program participants will pack shoeboxes with stockings, caps, and ditty bags (which they sewed themselves), as well as other comforts of home. The boxes will be shipped to troops currently serving oversees.
Being an organization founded by a group of volunteers, Waban is proud to promote the ideal of giving back year-round. “I am so proud that our organization is able to support our community,” noted Meltzer. “Waban was established thanks to the efforts of dedicated folks looking to do good in the world. We plan to keep the tradition alive and well and find time to celebrate that just a little extra during this special time of year.”