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December 3, 2015

Northern Rivers Launches Holiday Giving Campaign

Northern Rivers Family of Services officially kicked off their Holiday Giving campaign this Friday, November 20. Beginning Friday, holiday gifts for children and families served by Northern Rivers member agencies Northeast Parent & Child Society and Parsons Child & Family Center will be collected through the campaign conclusion on December 18.

“For many of the families who receive our Life changing care, the holidays can be a stressful and difficult time,” said Audrey LaFrenier, Chief Operating Officer of Northern Rivers. “Providing for housing and food can stretch a budget to the limit, without enough left over to help make the holidays even more special. We want to help our families make happy holiday memories as part of the care they receive – memories to last a lifetime.”

There are a few ways the community can support this initiative. Businesses throughout the area can “host” gift drop boxes. Donated gifts can also be dropped off at Northern Rivers’ Academy Road (Albany) and Genium Plaza (Schenectady) locations. For gift ideas, a full list of drop box locations, and more information on how you can help, visit www.northernriversholidaygiving.com.