Operation: CAN DO now accepting donations, marking 20 years of rallying community support for troops
The CAN DO Student Action Committee, in collaboration with the Freeland American Legion Post 473, announces the 20th annual Operation: CAN DO.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the campaign, which creates care packages for military service members hailing from the Greater Hazleton area who are serving away from home during the upcoming holiday season.
CAN DO recognizes local industries’ property beautification efforts at 17th annual Curb Appeal Awards
CAN DO held its 17th annual Curb Appeal Awards on Tuesday, September 17, at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Hazle Township. The annual event, which has become a fixture for local industry, honors tenants across CAN DO’s business and industrial parks for their commitment to enhancing their properties through outstanding landscaping and grounds maintenance. Judged by Dr. Sherri Homanko and Jim Dino, the properties were evaluated on first impressions, landscaping appeal, safety and cleanliness, and overall creativity in maintaining and beautifying their spaces.
New Faces, New Connections: CAN DO’s Student Action Committee Kicks off the 2024-25 Fiscal Year
The CAN DO Student Action Committee kicked off the 2024-25 fiscal year by welcoming a fresh wave of junior and senior representatives during its yearly orientation on August 23rd, 2024. These student representatives are selected from the area’s local high schools to serve as non-voting members on CAN DO’s Board of Directors.
Senior representatives for this year include Alex Composto (MMI), who will serve as Student Chair, Javier Vasquez (HAHS), Hayden Schwabe (MMI), Ava Sahaida (WAHS), Shelli Selby (ICS), Gabriella Bredbenner (HAHS), Luke Palmieri (HAAS), Erica Boyle (MHS), and Johncarlos Peralta (HAHS). Junior representatives include Ariamdalys Ramos Alvarez (HAAS), Isabella Campbell (ICS), Isabella Horvat (MHS), McKenna Gerhard (WAHS), and Ava Genetti (MMI).