VSC Cares: VSC Helps Families in Need this Holiday Season

CONTACT: Sarajenie S. Smith
Veterinary Specialty Center
Marketing Communications Specialist
847-459-7535
ssmith@vetspecialty.com
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

VSC HELPS FAMILIES IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

BUFFALO GROVE, IL (December 16, 2011)- Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) in Buffalo Grove, IL adopted seven Palatine Township families for the 2011 Palatine Township Adopt-A-Family program. The gifts were delivered to Palatine Township on December 9, 2011 by the staff of VSC. “Our staff is always happy to help those in need, even when they only have two legs,” commented VSC’s practice administrator, Evelyn Feekin.

VSC has participated in other Adopt-A-Family programs throughout the years but wanted to keep it local this time around by participating in the Palatine Township program. “With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, those that are less fortunate are often forgotten. We wanted to make sure that we were doing our part to keep them in mind this holiday season,” stated VSC’s client service coordinator, Melissa Hecker. The Palatine Township Adopt-A-Family program has grown since 2010. According to the Palatine Township, last year over 300 families received gifts.

The Palatine Township Adopt-A-Family program provides new clothing, toys and gifts during the holiday season to low-income families who are referred to the Palatine Township by local social workers. The program concluded on December 10, 2011 with all gifts delivered to the participating families. “The families were extremely grateful,” stated the community outreach coordinator for the Palatine Township, Christine Favia.

Though the Palatine Township Adopt-A-Family program is complete, Palatine Township would like to remind you that they are always accepting donations for those in the community that are in need. “If your heart is prompting you to do more throughout the year, we have the Needy Family Fund that accepts monetary donations for township residents that need assistance with emergencies,” explained Favia.

For more information on how you can help, contact Christine Favia at (847) 358-6700 (ext. 6161) or email cfavia@palatinetownship.com. You can also visit Palatine Township’s web site at www.palatinetownship.com for additional information.

Located in Buffalo Grove, IL, Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) provides 24-hour, state-of-the-art care for specialty, emergency and critical care situations. Since 1976, our specialty doctors have consistently provided collaborative care and comfort to our clients and their family veterinarians. With over 30 doctors specializing in a wide-breadth of veterinary medicine, VSC is a proven leader in the veterinary community. For more information on VSC and/or the services we provide, please contact us at 847-459-7535 or visit www.vetspecialty.com.

“People Serving People” is Palatine Township’s seal. Organized in 1850, Palatine Township is one of six northwest townships that form the Cook County panhandle. Covering over 36 square miles total and a population of over 112,500, Palatine Township funds 25 local social service agencies that provide vital human services to township residents.

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