VALLO TRANSPORTATION ENCOURAGES YOUNG READERS THROUGH SUMMER READ ALOUD PROGRAM Gathered among children in the outdoor garden at Whitestone Community Library for Vallo Transportation’s Summer Read Aloud Program are (l to r) Marie Rivera, Samantha Neff, Joe Totora, and Ralph Potter from Vallo Transportation; Sherri Hampton-Jones, Sr. Donor Relations Manager of Queens Library Foundation; Linda DeSabato, President of Vallo Transportation; Nonyem Iloabachie, Branch Manager of Whitestone Community Library; and Basdeo Pillai from Vallo Transportation. Photo credit: Jared Mintz over the years and provide them with access to a growing collection of new and exciting children’s books found at Whitestone Community Library,” stated Linda DeSabato, President of Vallo Transportation. “Thank you to Linda DeSabato and Vallo Transportation for their generosity and support of Whitestone Community Library. We greatly appreciate local partners like Vallo Transportation, an organization with deep ties to the community and a proven commitment to serving the city’s children,” said Dennis M. Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Library. As a local school bus transportation company, Vallo Transportation works with children throughout the school year and over the summer. They demonstrate their commitment to supporting educational initiatives through their on-going partnerships with Queens non-profit groups such as Queens Library. “For this partnership, our collective goal is to keep young readers motivated to continue their love of reading and to open the door to learning more about the vast programs and resources available at your local Queens Library. It also gives us an opportunity to reinforce the importance of school bus safety and our overall commitment to enriching the community,” added Ms. DeSabato. Vallo Transportation specializes in transportation to Bronx High School of Science. To learn more about school bus service for students, or for charter services, please contact Vallo Transportation at 718-961-7600. Info@Vallo- Transportation.com or www.Vallo- Transportation.com. Advertorial ELMONT Funeral Home Allow Elmont Funeral Home in Elmont, New York, to assist your family in your time of grieving with funeral planning services, direct burials, funeral service arrangements, and cremation services. This year marks the fifth annual Summer Read Aloud and Crafts Program sponsored by Vallo Transportation, an independent school bus transportation company located in Queens. The community was invited to attend this free special event held at Queens Library’s Whitestone Community Library. The afternoon consisted of a special storytime reading of “Wheels on the Bus,” a school bus-themed arts & crafts activity and refreshments. An enthusiastic group of preschoolers and their parents participated in the festivities and enjoyed interacting with neighbors and Vallo Transportation employee volunteers. In addition, Vallo Transportation provided Queens Library with a grant to underwrite the acquisition of new children’s books for the branch. “We’re delighted to celebrate our fifth year sponsoring this literacy initiative with our partner Queens Library. This program has given us the opportunity to connect with many families throughout the community Since 1982, our family-owned-and operated funeral home has helped countless families throughout New York and beyond LES DESEAMOS A TODAS LAS MADRES MUCHAS FELICIDADES Hours Of Operation Daily 9AM – 9PM • After Hours Service Available Walk In Appointments Available Pre – Fin ancing Available • S ervices Available F or A ll F aiths www.qns.com | august 2016 | lehavre Courier 23 1529 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE • ELMONT 516-437-2100 • www.elmontfuneralhome.net 1529 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE • ELMONT 516-437-2100 • WWW.ELMONTFUNERALHOME.NET
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