Wednesday News: Firebirds Sponsoring Two Families for Holiday Season

Happy Wednesday! Today we’ll be shouting out a new partner of the Firebirds and telling you about the families that the Firebirds are helping out this holiday season. But first…

Meet and Greet Invite

Consider this your daily reminder to sign up for the Firebirds January 11th meet and greet! It’s from 6-8 PM, and we want to have all our Firebirds fans who couldn’t make it to the last one in attendance! Make sure to rsvp to [email protected], or text 919-830-0305.

Two Firebirds Sponsored Families

This holiday season, the Firebirds are sponsoring two families in need to make sure kids get the Christmas gifts they want this holiday season. If you have the means and want to help, here are some of the items that we will be donating to kids in these families:

• Pants (Size 16)

• Shoes (Size 9 women, 7.5 men)

• Food gift cards (McDonald’s, Domino’s, Taco Bell)

• Pants (Size 14/16)

• Shirts (Medium)

• Shoes (Size 7 men)

• Roblox/Fortnite/Playstation Gift Card

• Vbucks gift card

• Pants (Size 12/14)

• Shirts (Size 12/14)

• Shoes (Size 3.5 women)

• Socks

• Wish Bubble Bath

• Jumpers

• Onesies

• Socks

• Baby Toys

• Pampers (Parent Choice Size 2)

• Wipes

• TV 55”

• Shoes (Size 16 men)

• Watch (similar to an Apple watch)

• Artistic items

We’re planning on delivering these items to families next week. If you’re interested and want to donate, text or call Wade (our team market owner) at 919-830-0305.

Partner Highlight:

The Firebirds are proud to announce a new partnership for our STEM Education game with The NC State University Science House. Alonzo Alexander is the Director of Imhotep Academy, a year-round middle school enrichment program. Imhotep introduces students to the world of STEM, particularly focusing on reaching underserved and historically underrepresented students in STEM disciplines. Imhotep also aims to increase students’ awareness and enthusiasm for learning STEM, build students’ confidence and identity in STEM, and inspire students to continue studying STEM throughout high school and college. Participants engage in a variety of activities, including hands-on investigations, laboratory tours, field trips, leadership, college readiness, and interactions with STEM professionals.

The Science House has provided innovative programs to K-12 teachers and students across the state of North Carolina since 1991. Its extension and accessibility efforts annually reach over 4,000 teachers and administrators and over 200,000 students directly and indirectly through its many programs. The Firebirds look forward to working with Alonzo Alexander, Cardae Neal, and Kiy Benton from Imhotep Academy.

That’s all for today! I’ll talk to you on Friday.

Until then,

-Tex