Successful Shred Event Brings Multiple Benefits

The gloomy weather didn’t deter Assistance League of Northern Virginia members and community volunteers from ensuring that the recent shred event was another huge success. The nonprofit again partnered with the Franklin Farm Foundation to offer the paper-shredding services of Eco Shred and saw 83 cars arrive with boxes of paper to shred. Some of the participants donated nonperishable food items for delivery to the Community of Faith Food Pantry. Participants also donated sneakers for Assistance League’s fund-raiser, GotSneakers campaign, and provided four big bags of sneakers that will not be sent to landfills.

Assistance League is indebted to its member, Maureen Dawson, for making the arrangements for another successful shred event, and it applauds the Franklin Farm Social Committee for its efforts to reduce food insecurity through the food drive. Also, the nonprofit thanks the volunteers who helped with all aspects of this event; it couldn’t happen without you. Thanks also to Eco-Shred and Bo Miller for the cooperation and support of all of the shred events that have ensured the secure shredding of so many important documents. And last but not least, Assistance League extends its heartfelt gratitude for the ongoing community support not only for this event but also for its other programs. That support ensures that Assistance League can continue delivering essential services to elementary school students and their families throughout Northern Virginia.

Mark your calendars: The next shred event is planned for Saturday morning, April 22, 2023.