The Forum of Indian Women on Long Island recently donated more than $5,000 worth of school supplies to benefit the William Floyd School District’s displaced or homeless student population.

“The Forum of Indian Women on Long Island’s care and generosity for those in need is truly admirable and greatly appreciated,” said Kevin M. Coster, superintendent of schools, William Floyd School District. “We are thankful for community-minded organizations such as the Forum of Indian Women on Long Island who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students who are experiencing the trauma of displacement.”

Altogether, the Forum of Indian Women on Long Island’s generous donation included: 63 Case-its, 48 two-inch binders, 496 composition books, 158 packets of paper, 72 scissors, 400 highlighters, 50 packet dividers, 300 two-pocket folders, 200 boxes of crayons, 360 large glue sticks, 432 pens, 100 pencil pouches, 1,728 pencils, 216 post it pads, 432 dry erase markers, 288 pink erasers and a box of sharpies. All of these supplies will be provided directly to students who are experiencing homelessness or are temporarily displaced.

Pictured in the photo above: Representatives from the Forum of Indian Women on Long Island donated more than $5,000 worth of school supplies to the district’s homeless or displaced students. They recently gathered with district officials in front of John S. Hobart Elementary School to make the donation, which was accepted by the Board of Education at the September 13 meeting. Pictured from left to right are: James Westcott, principal, John S. Hobart Elementary School; Deborah Gurney, director of student services, WFSD; Tory Badamo, school counselor, John S. Hobart Elementary School; Elena Cahn, social worker, John S. Hobart Elementary School; Niketa Bhatia and Anju Lamba, representing the Forum of Indian Women on Long Island; Katrina Reilly, social worker, John S. Hobart Elementary School; Emilie Larson, transitional housing social worker, WFSD: Albert Peterson, director of student information & secondary education; Dominic Ciliotta, assistant principal, John S. Hobart Elementary School; and Kevin M. Coster, superintendent of schools, William Floyd School District.