Caption: Members of the Oldendorp Group and the Madison Area YMCA come together to donate Thanksgiving dinners to those in need. 

(Madison, NJ) – November 23, 2022 – This Thanksgiving, we celebrate community and support. Thirteen families within the Y’s own community were identified by the Madison Area YMCA to receive Thanksgiving dinners, courtesy of The Oldendorp Group in Summit. The families are members of the Family Center, the F.M. Kirby Children’s Center and Project Community Pride of the Madison Area YMCA. Through this donation event, the Oldendorps have also passed on the spirit of Thanksgiving to their grandchildren (as pictured above), emphasizing the importance of gratitude, giving, and service in order to shape this next generation into community leaders. We, at the Madison Area YMCA, are grateful for this bountiful Thanksgiving! 

Individuals Pictured from Left to Right: 

Sasha Raichand of The Oldendorp Group and Manhattan; Madison Area YMCA Community Engagement Manager Kwisha Baxi; Beth Gibson of The Oldendorp Group and Chatham; Michael Iossa of The Oldendorp Group and Madison; Sarah Plitt of The Oldendorp Group and Morristown; Charlie Oldendorp of The Oldendorp Group and Madison; Madison Area YMCA President and Chief Executive Officer Diane Mann; Neal Oldendorp of The Oldendorp Group and Madison; Zander Oldendorp of The Oldendorp Group and Summit; Susan Oldendorp of The Oldendorp Group and Madison; Debbie Hayford of The Oldendorp Group and Summit. Children are George Paleokrassas age 4 and Lila Paleokrassas age 2 both from NY, NY. 

As a mission-driven charitable organization and community wellness center, the Madison Area YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of our youth, providing a safe space for teens, improving the community’s health and well-being, and giving back by providing support to our neighbors. For more information about financial assistance or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit our website at www.madisonareaymca.org. 

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