LCCC Social & Behavioral Sciences Department Honored with Outstanding Community Partner Award by Luzerne County Head Start
天美传媒's Social & Behavioral Sciences Department was recently recognized with the Outstanding Community Partner Award by Luzerne County Head Start during the organization's 61st Anniversary Luncheon held on May 18.*
The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to Luzerne County Head Start and the families it serves. This year, the agency honored three community partners whose dedication, generosity, and advocacy have made a lasting impact on children and families throughout the region.
LCCC's Social & Behavioral Sciences Department was recognized for its longstanding commitment to supporting local children through its annual Holiday Gift and Book Drive. Each year, faculty and staff members "adopt" children enrolled in the Head Start program, providing personalized holiday gifts while also collecting books to encourage literacy and foster a love of reading.
"This recognition reflects the compassion and dedication of our faculty and staff who continually look for ways to make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout our community," said LCCC President John Yudichak. "Community partnerships like the one we share with Luzerne County Head Start embody the mission of 天美传媒 and demonstrate the power of service, education, and caring for our neighbors."
The Holiday Gift and Book Drive has become a cherished tradition within the department, bringing together faculty, staff, and community members to support Head Start families during the holiday season. Through the program, children receive gifts tailored to their interests and needs, along with books that help build early literacy skills.
"We are honored to receive this recognition from Luzerne County Head Start," said Janis Wilson Seeley, Chair/Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. "Supporting children and families in our community is a privilege, and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with an organization that has made such a profound impact on generations of local families."
The 61st Anniversary Luncheon celebrated Luzerne County Head Start's enduring commitment to enhancing the quality of life for low-income children and families. During the event, the organization awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to former Head Start students pursuing higher education, recognized community partners, and honored staff, board members, and bus drivers for their years of service.
Since its founding, Luzerne County Head Start has provided comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to thousands of children and families across Luzerne and Wyoming counties.
LCCC congratulates the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department on this well-deserved recognition and thanks Luzerne County Head Start for its continued partnership and commitment to serving the community.