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The
Chocolate
The Helping Unconditionally and
Giving Support (HUGS) volunteer program
joined the Woodland Hills Foundation during the 2017-
2018 school year.
Originally formed as a school district program in 2017,
HUGS was designed to aid in classrooms, within schools
and in the district office. HUGS is now a completely
volunteer-run organization that has over sixty active
volunteers across all Woodland Hills buildings. In the
short time since it was created, HUGS has grown to
th with
include hosting community events and partnering
community providers.
In October 2017, the group
hosted their first event of
the year, HUGS Trunk-or-
Treat at the high school.
Participants in over 80
vehicles handed out candy
and played games with over
1,000 community members.
With its inaugural event
under its belt, HUGS
continued on to host several
other free or nearly free
events throughout the
year. For the winter holiday
season, a HUGS for the Holidays event brought together
various clubs and organizations from within the district
to host crafts and games for over 300 attendees. HUGS
provided breakfast, bounce houses, and photos with
Santa. Toys for Tots donated a toy for each child who
attended, and the Superintendent read a Wolverine Story.
A spring event, HUGS Eggstravaganza, included an
egg scavenger hunt with stuffed animal adoption prizes,
face painting, jelly bean bingo with the Superintendent, a
strolling magician, and an origami artist.
In addition to the large seasonal events, HUGS also
hosted a Drive-N-Dine and Ice Pops in the Park. All of
these events were free for those in attendance thanks
to district-wide fundraisers
like Duct Tape the Principals/
Superintendent, Dress Down Days,
an 80’s Skate Night fundraiser, and
a partnership with Jim Shorkey
Chrysler.
HUGS is a natural fit with
the Foundation’s mission of
supporting the Woodland
Hills School District and its
communities by strengthening
the educational experience of
our children. HUGS joins a suite
of Foundation supports for the
district including Scholarships,
Mini-Grants and a Dream Book which are partially funded
by the Chocolate & Diamonds event. As the community
outreach component of the Woodland Hills Foundation,
HUGS continues to grow as it provides a new avenue to
help strengthen the Woodland Hills School District and
community at large. For current information on HUGS
activities and events, follow WHSD HUGS on Facebook.
If you’d like to join HUGS, you can contact them at
[email protected]. If you are interested in supporting
the Woodland Hills Foundation, please visit www.
woodlandhillsfoundation.com.
Welcomes you to attend
the 9 annual
&
Diamonds Affair
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Edgewood Country Club
Visit www.woodlandhillsfoundation.com to learn
more about this year’s event, sponsorships and
how to
RSVP ONLINE!
Save the date for the tenth annual
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL
Diamonds
Diamonds
Diamonds
Chocolate and Diamonds Affair
Saturday, February 9, 2019
WOODLAND HILLS
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