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High School Senior Brings Love Of Community Service To The Westhampton Care Center

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Siobhan Pesce and Allyson Downs hand out gift bags to the residents of the care center.

Siobhan Pesce and Allyson Downs hand out gift bags to the residents of the care center.

David Walker happily accepts his gift bag from Allyson and Siobhan.

David Walker happily accepts his gift bag from Allyson and Siobhan. RACHEL VALDESPINO

Arline Waterburg smiles as she is surprised by Allyson and Siobhan with her gift bag.

Arline Waterburg smiles as she is surprised by Allyson and Siobhan with her gift bag. RACHEL VALDESPINO

Allyson hands resident Helen Vermont a gift bag with a dog stuffed animal to add to her collection.

Allyson hands resident Helen Vermont a gift bag with a dog stuffed animal to add to her collection. RACHEL VALDESPINO

authorStaff Writer on Oct 3, 2019
Westhampton Beach High School senior Allyson Downs has been giving back to her community since she was a child, organizing book drives in schools, building bookshelves for children and participating... more

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