Lakeland Caring Closet
As more and more of our students and their families are facing financial hardship, the Caring Closet concept was developed. We seek donations of gift cards that our social workers provide to families in need. Cards may be for a specific purpose such as needed clothing, school supplies, taxi fare for a school appointment, or for holiday shopping. We have provided gift cards for family recreational opportunities, always the last expense a family will incur, yet so critical in a child’s development. We have helped several families during the past three years who have been burned out, losing most of their possessions. Click here to lean how to donate.
Social workers are privy to the confidential information regarding a student’s housing and financial status and make informed decisions in the distribution of gift cards.
School | Social Worker | Phone Number |
Benjamin Franklin ES | Beth Luft | 914-245-7444 |
George Washington ES | Trish Camia-Cass | 914-528-2021 |
Lincoln Titus ES | Andrea Cooper | 914-528-2519 |
Thomas Jefferson ES | Kayley Harkins | 914-245-4802 |
Van Cortlandtville ES | Katherine Rodefeld | 914-528-1354 |
Lakeland Copper Beech MS | Kate Schiff | 914-245-1885 |
Lakeland HS | Dawn Pellegrino | 914-528-0600 |
Walter Panas HS | Michael Weitman Angela Perales |
914-739-2823 |
Gift cards from the following have been provided to families: A&P, Shoprite, Stop & Shop, Walmart, K-Mart, ToysRUs, Old Navy, Sears, Gas Stations, Lakeland Deli, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s Regal Cinemas.