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(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—- MIRA LOMA, CA—- Santa came to town early this year to make a magical stop at Troth Elementary School in Mira Loma. Santa and his elves from the Christmas in the Classroom and HRBC Insurance delivered toys on Tuesday, December 18, to the nearly 900 students who attend the underprivileged elementary school.
During this magical visit, the elves served cookies and milk to all the students while they listened to an inspiring message about pursuing their dreams and the meaning of Christmas from their Principal, Ilsa A. Crocker, Maria Vasquez, Founder of Christmas in the Classroom and Henry Romero, CEO of HRBC Insurance. Followed by a countdown for students to open their gifts together. The multi-purpose room where the festivities were held was filled with a huge buzz of excitement, lots of giggles and countless smiles.
“HRBC Insurance looks forward to supporting the Christmas in the Classroom agency and Troth Elementary School every year. Giving back is a big part of our culture, and we love to see the big eyes and cheerful smiles of the students when they receive their gifts,” stated Mr. Romero, of HRBC Insurance.
Troth Elementary School was adopted by the Christmas in the Classroom organization and its sponsor HRBC Insurance nearly a decade ago because it’s identified as a Title 1 school, which means that students are at-risk of academic failure and living at or near poverty. Sadly, for some students, the gifts they receive from the Christmas in the Classroom Foundation will be the only presents they receive this Christmas.
Christmas in the Classroom was founded in 2004 by Maria Vazquez when her daughter, an elementary school teacher, told her the heartbreaking news that the majority in her class did not celebrate Christmas because their families could not afford to. Maria was emotionally compelled to bring the joy of Christmas to these under privileged school children by providing them gifts.
For more information or to become a sponsor for the Christmas in the Classroom please visit them on the web at www.christmasintheclassroom.com or call 909-374-4307.
