Teachers Contribute to Community Chest

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Fri, Dec 23, 2011

'Tis the season ... not just for holiday giving, but also for supporting Hamilton's Community Chest.

And, the Hamilton Teachers Association made its annual contribution to the drive that funds 30 different organizations. The HTA's donation -- usually the largest of the campaign -- of $2,000 will help the organization reach its goal of $44,450.

Gina Torre, HTA treasurer, and Harry Jarcho, the union's president, presented Community Chest President Morgan Larson with the check today.

Organizations receiving funds from the Hamilton Community Chest range from the American Red Cross to the Young Writers Workshop. The largest recipient is the Hamilton Interchurch Food Cupboard, due to receive $4,000. Others include the village recreation program ($3,600), SOMAC ($3,100) and the Community Action Partnership for Madison County ($3,600).

The Community Chest reserves just $2,500 -- about 5.6 percent of the total amount raised -- for operating expenses for the entire year.

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