Over these last few weeks, ILYA’s very special Student Care Package Project volunteers brightened the dreary end-of-winter days for 19 hard-working students with timely gift packages. Packed with treats for long nights of studying and practical items and gift cards to help with everyday living, these small gifts say “I care.”

For these students, making their way through the challenges of higher education without family encouragement or financial support, such a personal connection means a lot. Special thanks to these Student Care Package Project volunteers: Laura Bonner, Dee Burdash, Barbara Crowell, Ann and Roy Draper, Hans Francke, Charlotte Grabau, Deborah Griffin, Cindy Heck, Nancy Iannuzzelli, Beth Kopicki, Caryn Malatesta, Tina Masington, Julie Neikirk, Katherine Keikirk, Laura Robelen, Richard Speck, Kathie Stamm, Janet Tillman, Betty Wier, and Debbi Zarek.