Members of the Council of Nassau County Cerebral Palsy Auxiliaries and the Nassau Homemakers helped make this holiday season special for students who attend school at the Children’s Learning Center at the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. One of these holiday elves was Joan Talamo, a Floral Park resident.
The volunteers organized a shopping experience for the entire student body of 250 children from age 2 to 21. Funds were raised by the Nassau Homemakers and then a selection of small gifts were purchased to set up a “shop” at which the students could pick out gifts for their friends and family.
Each student was given special “holiday money,” actually certificates printed by the group to “purchase” the items of their choice. Every little shopper was given a gift by the auxiliary members and homemakers who also manned the shop.
The CLC is committed to helping children learn, grow and develop through innovative teaching methods, therapies and technology. The school is affiliated with the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. (UCPN).
The UCPN has been assisting individuals with disabilities since 1948. Today, over 1,800 children and adults benefit from the high quality programs and services the nonprofit agency provides. For more info go to www.ucpn.org.
