ESD employees show their generous spirits throughout the year, but especially at this time during our H.U.G.S. and Giving Tree events.

This year, ESD employees gave 374 HUGS to homeless families by donating Hats, Underwear, Gloves, and Socks to the Winter Hospitality Overflow Shelter of Vancouver. We collected:

  • 24 hats
  • 121 underwear
  • 64 gloves
  • 164 socks
  • 1 scarf

For our Giving Tree this year we adopted 15 families from our SWCCC, ECEAP, Early Head Start, Youth Programs and ESIT Programs, giving 162 gifts.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to make the holidays a bit warmer and brighter for needy local families.