Midwood
Three cheers to the students and staff at Edward R. Murrow High School. The giving teens hit a new milestone for their annual food drive, donating 9,215 items to feed the needy.
Murrow’s holiday food drive began in 1992, and has collected more than 20,000 pounds of canned goods and staples since.
“Everyone participates. Departments compete, and students drop items off daily,” said pupil Aleka Zovdun, Murrow’s student alliance president. “Through our food drive, students really learn how to be responsible and productive members of society. They take ownership of the collection, counting the items and picking them up from classrooms. It means a lot to them to be able to do this for others.”
Principal Allen Barge added, “Our mission here at Murrow is multi-faceted. We challenge our students academically and also instill in them the value of community service.”
Standing O says, “Thank you.”
Edward R. Murrow High School [1600 Avenue L in Midwood, (718) 258–9283].
Fort Greene
Best breast
Congratulations to the The Brooklyn Hospital Center. The healing center has been designated by the American College of Radiology a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, which is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging. The organization recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound.
Gary Terrinoni, president and chief executive officer said, “It is yet another example of our ongoing commitment to quality care, patient safety, and keeping Brooklyn healthy.”
The Brooklyn Hospital Center [121 Dekalb Ave. in Fort Greene, (718) 250–8000].
Downtown
Don’t be a Scrooge
Spread the love this season — donate a toy to a child who attends the Early Childhood Development, after-school, or Cornerstone Community Center Programs at Brooklyn Community Services.
The organization is looking to reach its goal of collecting 2,000 new toys.
Drop off donations at the center’s Downtown office weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. The toys must be unwrapped.
Your toy donation will help bring a smile to a child this holiday season.
Brooklyn Community Services [285 Schermerhorn St. between Nevins and Bond streets in Boerum Hill, (718) 310–5678, jthom
Sunset Park
Baby, it’s cold out there
Community Board 7 and Standing O want to get the word out about New York Cares’ annual Coat Drive. The group is collecting gently used coats at all New York City police precincts until January. You can also make a $20 donation by texting COAT to 41444.
Community Board 7 [4201 Fourth Ave. at 42nd Street in Sunset Park, (718) 854–0003].
