Castleton, VT - The Castleton University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently completed its fifth-annual holiday gift drive to benefit Fair Haven Concerned in Fair Haven, Vermont.
 
Fair Haven Concerned is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger in the communities of Fair Haven, West Haven and Benson.
 
Student-athletes from the 28 Spartan varsity athletic programs collected toys, clothing, books, games, art supplies, gift cards and sports equipment to be used to fulfill the holiday gift lists of children in the community.
 
"Of all the things we do as a SAAC, this is clearly the most rewarding and fun for our student-athletes," said SAAC advisor and Castleton men's soccer head coach John O'Connor. "Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is even more important that we think of families who may be struggling to provide the kind of holiday for their kids that they want."
 
If you are interested in donating to Fair Haven Concerned this holiday season, contact Executive Director Ashley Bride at (802) 265-3666 or email her at fhci@comcast.net.