January 30, 2025

This year, the Angel Tree initiative at Forsyth Technical Community College achieved remarkable success, bringing holiday cheer to 120 children and 54 families within our student-parent population. In addition, our reach extended to Haywood Community College, where we were honored to assist 20 holiday heroes and their families. 

This incredible achievement was made possible through extraordinary community support. One standout contributor was Sandy Meeks, owner of EBS Executive Suites, LLC, who generously selected 40 angels from our tree. As a former single mother who pursued higher education herself, Sandy deeply understands the challenges faced by student parents. Driven by her passion for people and community, she rallied friends, coworkers, and community members to not only sponsor the 40 angels but also to wrap and label every gift. Her efforts brought immeasurable joy and love to our families this holiday season. 

Another key supporter was the United Sisters of Winston-Salem, a group of African American women dedicated to giving back to the community and empowering women as community leaders. The United Sisters sponsored 20 angels, ensuring these children experienced the magic of Christmas. Their unwavering support for Forsyth Tech Cares and the Student Parent Advocacy Resource Center (SPARC) continues to strengthen our mission to serve student parents. 

Together, with the help of our generous sponsors and partners, Angel Tree 2024 showcased the power of community and compassion. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this holiday season unforgettable for so many families. 

Angel Tree is sponsored by Forsyth Tech Cares each year and was facilitated by Diana Guzman with the assistance of Donna Farrar.