Jacksonville Bar Association, Sheriff's Office deliver holiday cheer to senior citizens


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The project collected 396 presents to distribute to the elderly in Northeast Florida. Typical gifts on the seniors' wish lists were space heaters, blankets and robes, said Alessandro Apolito, co-chair of the Holiday Project committee.
The project collected 396 presents to distribute to the elderly in Northeast Florida. Typical gifts on the seniors' wish lists were space heaters, blankets and robes, said Alessandro Apolito, co-chair of the Holiday Project committee.
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The Jacksonville Bar Association’s Holiday Project committee set a goal for 315 senior citizens to receive gifts.

But, thanks to overwhelming generosity, 396 seniors received gifts this year that were delivered by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Committee members are Rose Marie Preddy, Adina Pollan, Meagan Logan, Lee Lockett, Adam Edgecombe, Bruce Duggar, Michael Bateh, Cyndy Trimmer, Leah Walker and co-chairs John Cherneski and Alessandro Apolito.

 

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