Youngstown schools thank community helpers with luncheon

YOUNGSTOWN

It takes more than papers and books, chalk and pencils to educate children.

“You were invited here today because you are our lifeline,” Martha Bruce, city schools’ Adopt-a-School liaison, said Tuesday at an appreciation luncheon.

The group gathered at the Croatian Home included individuals, organizations and business that contribute money, time, services or materials to help the city schools.

Donors can adopt a school or a teacher to help.

Donnell Ford, for example, has been part of the program for 30 years, Bruce said.

“They donate $1,000 to Williamson [Elementary School] every month,” she said.

Taylor Kia of Boardman is marking its third year in the program.

Read more about the event in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.