Lacks Enterprises Partners to Provide Christmas Party

“Santa!”

Santa happily greets the excited boy who has just arrived in Wedgwood’s Chapel for the annual Christmas Party. As the rest of the kids stream in, Santa gives a hearty, “Ho! Ho! Ho!” and waves to each of them.

For the last 7 years, Lacks Enterprises had generously made it possible for the staff at Wedgwood Christian Services to throw a Christmas Party for all the children and teens in Wedgwood’s Residential Program. At the party, kids enjoy a pizza dinner, a rousing game of bingo, holiday crafts, a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and gifts.

“The opportunity for us to spend Christmas with Wedgwood Christian Services and its residents is one of the highlights of our year,” said Jenn Groendyke, Lacks Enterprises Public Relations Manager. “From our employees donating presents to the residents, to our sponsoring a resident Christmas Party, bringing Santa and Mrs. Claus to spend time with the kids. The impact that Wedgwood makes on the kids in their care, and on the community as a whole, is life-changing and transformational. We are honored to have a small part in helping to bring Christmas joy!”

“Christmas can be a tough time for the kids in our Residential Program,” said Randy Zylstra, Wedgwood President/CEO. “Instead of a happy, joyful time, the holiday season, prior to their arrival at Wedgwood, was often a painful, tumultuous time. But through the generosity of community partners like Lacks Enterprises, we are able to help kids develop positive memories and healthy traditions. They can experience the joy of Christmas, as children should. Our partnership with Lacks Enterprises continues to be a tremendous blessing to Wedgwood and the kids we serve.”

The employees of Lacks Enterprises have chosen Wedgwood as one of the five nonprofits for their employee giving program, and support Wedgwood throughout the year in addition to the donations they make at Christmas time.

ABOUT LACKS ENTERPRISES | For more than 5 decades, Lacks has been dedicated to producing distinct, high-quality finish solutions. Part of Lacks strength has been their commitment to focused expertise on design and craftsmanship. Lacks business units specialize in applying Lacks innovative finishes, production experience, and testing capacity to the unique needs of our customers.

Lacks is proud to support the communities that have supported them. Charitable contributions are just one way that Lacks employees build up the institutions, foundations, and communities around us. Through employee-led fundraising efforts, Lacks employees have donated over $1.2 million to local Michigan nonprofits since 2003.

ABOUT WEDGWOOD | Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.