Director Genevieve Piturro, and donated PJs.
Once again, the Women in Business Committee of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the Pajama Program and New Book Drive for the City of Yonkers.
The Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted. Thousands of the children served live in orphanages, group homes and shelters, and are shuffled often between temporary living facilities. Many of them have been abused or abandoned, and have never enjoyed the simple comfort of having a mother or father tuck them in at bedtime and read to them.
Since 2001, the Pajama Program has provided more than 550,000 pajamas and 250,000 books to children in need nationwide.
“So many children are without warm bedtime clothing and education, so we developed a creative program to provide some of both,” said founder and Executive Director Genevieve Piturro. “We intend to make a difference. Giving back is what it’s all about.”
The Chamber thanked all of the businesses and not-for-profits that once again participated in making this another successful campaign.
