Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Bayonne Housing Authority Homework Assistance Program, I would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude on behalf of each student who received a gift of their choice this holiday season, due to the generosity of the community during this year’s annual toy drive.
I would first like to thank Mayor James Davis, the Bayonne City Council members, the Bayonne Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and Bayonne Housing Authority Executive Director John Mahon for their continued support of the program and the holiday toy drive.
I would like to thank the following individuals and groups for their generous donations: Ken Kopacz & The Kenny Kopacz Civic Association, Ken Poesl, Elfrieda Rejko, The Bayonne Education Foundation, Dr. Michael B. Pierson, Mario Napiltano, Magister Craig Jacobs & The Bayonne High School Latin Club, Margaret Calverley, the Irish American League, the Donegal Association, the Shamrock Society of Bayonne, Dawn & Joseph Arrigo, Mary Beth Wilson, Maryann Pawlowski, Csilla & Peter Caputo, Kim DeMedici & The Special Services Department, Dan Ward, Laurette McGuckin, Nicole Narese, Debra Ruggirello, Bayonne Board of Education Central Administration, Bayonne Housing Authority Administration and Staff, and Bayonne High School Administration and Staff.
You all helped bring joy and excitement to the students who attend the B.H.A. Homework Assistance Program this holiday season and every year your generosity is very much appreciated. Best wishes to all of you and your families for a healthy and happy 2023.
Michael Olesky
Coordinator
