CIS
Gives Back Communities In Schools of Carteret County,
(CISOCC) joined a very special partnership last holiday
season with the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and
a very special couple - U.S. Marines Sgt. Jennifer Zitani
and her husband, Sgt. Kellen Zitani. She has been stationed
in Iraq for the past nine months. In a recent letter from
Jennifer to her family, which was shared with Raymond
Hopkins of AAA Security (Local Authorized ADT Dealer),
she asks that they not send gifts this year to them or
the Zitani children, but rather provide soccer balls for
the Iraqi children. Their
decision was based on what they feel is the true light
of the season: "Gifts from the Heart."
"Gifts From the Heart" in action lighting up
a child's life
One
of CIS' five basics is to encourage children to give back
to their community and peers. So many families and business
joined us in this special effort this holiday season and
contributed a true "Gift from the Heart", soccer balls
and more soccer balls. Carteret County citizens helped
spread Christmas cheer to hundreds of Iraqi children and
according to Sgt. Jennifer Zitani the smiles from the
children being given for many their first gift, was there
gift back to each of us that participated. So from Carteret
County to Iraq, no matter where you are, together we can
make a difference in the life of a child.
