FACE Share the Joy Event Makes Holidays Brighter for AISD Families

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A FACE (Family And Community Engagement Department) volunteer, left, assists, and Aldine ISD parent as she decides on what toys to choose at the first annual FACE Share the Joy event, held Thursday, Dec. 16 at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center.

The first annual FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Department’s Share the Joy event made the holidays brighter for 250 Aldine families by providing coats and toys. On Thursday, Dec. 16, the event was held at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center.

The FACE Department created the event to give Aldine families the opportunity to have a warm and happy holiday season.

“It is so rewarding to have been able to help hundreds of Aldine families and know that our students will have presents on Christmas Day, thanks to the community’s generosity and our district staff,” said FACE Executive Director Dr. Martha Escalante. “I can proudly say that our first Share the Joy event was a great success. We are looking forward to keeping this event an annual Aldine ISD tradition.”

Parents who participated in the event were thankful that FACE and the district thought of them during the holiday season.

“Everything is beautiful. My kids are going to willifts,” said Odom Elementary parent Anabel Hernández.

“This is a nice event. It helps families that cannot afford to buy gifts,” said Dunn Elementary parent Lakand Leger.

“It’s really good! I got a jacket for my daughter,” said Keeble Primary parent Anastasia Santiago.

Throughout November, the FACE team collected coats and toys for children of all ages from district employees and community partners. FACE collected 1,200 items (toys and coats).

“We are beyond thankful for the incredible support of our teachers, staff, and community partners,” Dr. Escalante said. “Receiving so many donations ensured that we could reach even more families than we originally planned to reach.”