United Way of LaPorte County is partnering with the Lubeznik Center for the Arts to supply kid-friendly scissors for children’s art education programs.
United Way received a generous donation of scissors from the Sammann Corporation of Michigan City and is distributing them to a variety of community organizations. Laurie Wink, United Way development manager, said the Sammann family’s gift demonstrates a strong commitment to our community and is meeting a need at a time of tight budgets.
“United Way appreciates the opportunity this gift gives us to support educational enrichment activities for children in our area,” Wink said.
Janet Bloch, Lubeznik Center art education director, said the scissors will be used for afterschool art programs offered throughout the school year and in summer art camps.
“The Lubeznik Center is grateful to United Way for their donation,” Bloch said. “I was trying to figure out how to purchase needed supplies, such as scissors, with so many budget cuts and they came to the rescue! “
United Way of LaPorte County mobilizes the caring power of the community to improve people’s lives. It partners with 22 agencies in La Porte County to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, health and basic needs. For information about how to give, advocate and volunteer, visit www.unitedwaylpc.org or call 219-210-3534.