NEWS RELEASE:
GALION – Six Galion High School students spent time giving back to the community by assisting with the annual Thanksgiving meal at the Galion Golden Age Center Nov. 15.
Aaron Barnhart, Brady Bonham, Clay Karnes, Colten Skaggs, Ashley Sallee and Teresa House doned aprons, hair nets and plastic gloves to provide extra assistance in the Center’s kitchen and the dining area.
These students being here is great and says a lot about them as individuals,” said Jenni Leuthold, Galion Golden Age Center Director. “The students came in and were enthusiastic, asking what they can do to help. It’s great to see them reach out and help our organization and volunteer their time.”
The students helped set the tables, assisted in the kitchen washing and drying dishes and served dinner to the senior citizens during the event.
“I thought it would be good to come out and help the community,” said Aaron Barnhart, Galion High School senior. “It’s important to give back to the community that has provided many opportunities for me growing up in Galion, and this is one way I can show my appreciation.”
The Galion Golden Age Center is a member-driven organization, and provides programming for adults in Galion 50 and older.
“We are always looking to add new members,” said Leuthold. “Galion Golden Age Center memberships are only $25 per year, and we need more people involved to help us provide our current programs and expand our operations to provide additional assistance to our senior citizens.”
“I’m very proud of these students for taking the initiative to give their time to the community,” said Jim Grubbs, Galion Superintendent. “This is just one of many examples of the giving spirit our students display, and it shows that we are trying to develop well-rounded young adults in the Galion City School District.”
The Galion Golden Age Center is located at 301 S. Market St. in Galion. Those interested in volunteering with the Center or becoming members should call 419-468-5152.