AFCOM Potomac members assisted Stone Bridge High School DECA students with a hugely successful toy drive. This year the effort garnered 600 toys for Loudoun County students, to be delivered December 18.
ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of their commitment to community engagement, AFCOM Potomac members joined forces with students to participate in the Stone Bridge High School DECA Toy Drive program benefiting Loudoun County, Virginia students this month.
The chapter collected toys and stuffed bears at their annual holiday party earlier this month and attendees participated in a "Decorate a Bear" station where they decorated teddy bears for toy drive recipients.
Overall, the Stone Bridge DECA students collected 600 toys for Loudoun County students this year during their annual toy drive. The three DECA members who spearheaded this year's drive were Alex Andos, Nick Azari, and Jackson Ward, all Stone Bridge seniors.
Andos' mom, Jennifer, serves as AFCOM's Chapter Vice President and is an advisor to Stone Bridge's DECA Chapter. "It's great for the students to see not only the power of community collaboration, but also how professional networking can enhance the ability for outreach and service," she said. "Especially during the holiday season, we love to see groups coming together to bring joy to local families."
Ashburn-based Hanley Energy also played a crucial role in the holiday giving efforts, storing toys throughout the season for the DECA Toy Drive and donating a car full of items from the Amazon Wish List.
"It's been such a great experience to run the toy drive this year for DECA," said Alex Andos. "The support of local businesses and the community in this effort really shows what can be accomplished when we all work together to help others," he said.
DECA students are wrapping the presents this week and distributing them on December 18th.
About AFCOM Potomac: This chapter supports all of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia for individuals (members and non-members) who wish to learn about, participate in, and network with the Data Center Community. AFCOM advances through education, networking, and guidance, the professional development of individuals and the organizations they serve in the field of data center and IT infrastructure management.
AFCOM is actively participating in the education and training in the data center space, and in 2018 instituted an internship program. The program provides hands-on experience and invaluable connections for both the intern and the company who sponsors them. There is a great competition for talent in the Northern Virginia area, and AFCOM is dedicated to helping fill jobs with qualified professionals.
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Jennifer Andos, AFCOM, 1 6305466668, [email protected], https://afcom.com/page/Potomac
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