Foster Grandparents hold fundraising event

The Foster Grandparents of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties held a fundraising event for the children of the Domestic Violence Service Center and the Bridge Housing Program as part of the National Day of Service. The project was orchestrated to honor Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy. The Foster Grandparents collected more than $300 in cash donations. For more information on Foster Grandparents call Mary Lou or Kathy at the Area Agency on Aging at 822-1158. Participants, from left, first row: Mary Lou Zerfoss, director, Foster Grandparents; Helene Vann, Foster Grandparent at Heights-Murray Elementary School; Charlene Andruzis, Foster Grandparent at Child Development Council; Tammy Rogers, volunteer coordinator, Domestic Violence Service Center; John Gardzalla, Foster Grandparent at Kistler Elementary School; and Kathy Dwyer, coordinator, Foster Grandparents.