20 Dec 2006 12:00
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GIA Staff and Students Donate to Local Hospices
Courtesy, GIA
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) annual holiday gift drive, organized by Institute staff and students, collected more than $7,826 this year in cash, toys, and food. As a result, 360 gifts and 72 dinners will be given to local families in need during the holidays.
The staff and students presented the funds and gifts to two north San Diego County nonprofit organizations, Hospice of the North Coast and The Elizabeth Hospice, on Dec. 13. Both hospice organizations provide physical, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support for terminally ill patients, their families, and the community.
“We appreciate the generous help GIA is giving the Elizabeth Hospice families this year,” said Julie Schardin, major gifts officer for The Elizabeth Hospice. “Many of our patients are going through intensely vulnerable and emotionally difficult situat
GIA Staff and Students Donate to Local Hospices
Courtesy, GIA
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) annual holiday gift drive, organized by Institute staff and students, collected more than $7,826 this year in cash, toys, and food. As a result, 360 gifts and 72 dinners will be given to local families in need during the holidays.
The staff and students presented the funds and gifts to two north San Diego County nonprofit organizations, Hospice of the
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