For the fourth consecutive holiday season, the employees of Asher have reached out to their adopted school, the H.A. Brown School in Philadelphia.

Thanks to the efforts of Tax Director Bill Burns and Randee Mellon, who is the firm’s Community Development Coordinator, 85 less fortunate children were able to have a brighter holiday season.

Asher employees were able to pick a "Heart," each representing one needy child in the school. Using the information presented on each "Heart," Asher employees purchased and wrapped their donated gifts. After all of the presents were collected, they were delivered to the school on December 20th in three car loads. School administrators told us that these donated gifts were most likely the only presents the children would receive this holiday season.

Bill Burns is hopeful that an event such as this will have a significant effect on the lives of the children who have gained from the large amount of generosity of Asher’s employees. "Over the years we have sponsored and/or participated in many events to benefit the students of H.A. Brown School, such as Stay in School Day, Principal for a Day, and Visit Our Office Day. The holiday season is such a special time of the year for children. We love doing this drive, and I am hopeful that out of all the H.A. Brown activities we sponsor, the Holiday Gift Drive holds a special place in their hearts."

		Lynn Carpenito finds herself surrounded by gifts in the Asher lobby.
		Several Asher employees prepare to begin carrying the gifts downstairs to the delivery vehicles.
		Asher employees TyAnn Baity (l) and Bill Burns (c) meet with some H.A. Brown students.