To the editor:

Island County Readiness To Learn staff and board would like to thank our South Whidbey and Coupeville communities for their combined work to make this year’s Holiday House project a big success!

A huge thank-you and a round of applause goes out to all who braved the winter weather to make sure over 570 children in those communities had a joyful holiday this year.

Holiday House is successful because of the generosity of donors and community-based fund raising efforts, strong partnerships with local businesses, churches, service organizations and of course all of our wonderful volunteers who gave their time, energy and expertise to the 2008 Holiday House project.

Best wishes in the new year!

Island County Readiness To Learn