04/11/2023
This weekend, November 3rd, 4th & 5th 2023, more than 2,500 cadets representing 35 metro Atlanta high school JROTC programs will take to the street to raise awareness of and contributions for The Empty Stocking Fund, an Atlanta-based, Atlanta-serving non-profit organization that provides gifts to more than 50,000 children living in poverty each holiday season.
The partnership with JROTC is a long-standing tradition that dates back to the 1940s. It was established based on the community spirit of young people helping young people. Last year the metro Atlanta JROTC Drive raised over $100,000 for The Empty Stocking Fund, enough to provide gift packages to over 5,000 children.
Through its Family2Family project, WSB-TV will support the cadets’ efforts by increasing awareness of the program and as one of the project’s underwriters Kroger will allow the cadets to fundraise onsite at more than 50 metro area stores including both Tucker stores where cadets from Stone Mountain will be.
If you see a cadet in your neighborhood this weekend, please support their efforts to help others by making a generous contribution! You can also donate online at www.emptystockingfund.org.
Thanks for your support of this worthy cause!
Stone Mountain High School “Pirate” Navy JROTC.
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