St. Joe's Prep and 'Connectedly' give thanks to local grandparents for Thanksgiving

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The school community of St. Joe's Prep made a difference this morning for the upcoming holidays.

Today, they provided meal baskets specifically to families where children are raised by their grandparents.

It was in partnership with "Connectedly," a nonprofit that supports the emotional needs of elderly citizens.

A supply of turkey and other Thanksgiving essentials have been gathered for over forty households.

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