CB School hosts Friendsgiving lunch

For most schools the last two months of the year are defined by the rush of holiday season.

At CB Community Schools (CBCS) they are defined by something deeper, the celebration of family.

As a specialized institution dedicated to serving children within the child welfare system CB Community Schools knows its mission extends far beyond the classroom.

Over the past two months the school has decided to honor its people who make their mission possible, the students, staff and supporters who believe in the power of a supportive environment .

Tiffaney Whipple, CB Community Schools principal, Paula Solomon, CB Community Board President and Chair, and Dr. Robbin Smart, CB Community Schools, Head of School. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

The season of celebration kicked off on November 25 with a “Friendsgiving” lunch at the school.

The event was more than a meal, it was a physical manifestation of the core philosophy ensuring that every young person feels seen, heard and inspired.

The house was filled with the leadership, students, staff and friends and the lunch provided a space where everyone could reflect on the great things within the CB community.

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  Pennsylvania State representative Tarik Khan; Kerry Krieger, CB Community Schools Board member; Troy Kelly, USLI High School Program specialist; Frank Cervone, Esq. and Jules Catania, CB Community Schools vice president showed their support at the CB Community Schools Friendsgiving event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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  Tiffaney Whipple, CB Community principal, Paula Solomon, President and chair of CB Community Schools and Dr. Robbin Smart, CB Community Head of Schools. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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  CB Community schools students Quaadir, Isaiah, Naeem, Keyshawn and Amir enjoy the student appreciation lunch. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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  CB Community Schools student Malachi chats with Nyree Ellison, CB Community Schools board member at the appreciation luncheon. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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  Jennifer Stanley, Class of 2022; Keshawn Wright, Laney Jackson and Debra Stevens at the 2025 CB Community Friendsgiving Celebration. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Pennsylvania State representative Tarik Khan; Kerry Krieger, CB Community Schools Board member; Troy Kelly, USLI High School Program specialist; Frank Cervone, Esq. and Jules Catania, CB Community Schools vice president showed their support at the CB Community Schools Friendsgiving event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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There was a spirit of gratitude and it didn’t end with Thanksgiving.

Building on the energy of the Friendsgiving event, two dedicated board members took it upon themselves to keep the positive environment moving forward driven by a desire to build comradery.

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  Donya Chamberlain, CB Community Schools board member, and Julie, CB Community student, chat with Nyree Ellison, CB Community Schools Board member. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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  Paula Solomon, CB Community Board chair and president spends some time two CB Community students at the Friendsgiving event. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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  Tiffaney Whipple ,CB Community principal helps in distributing dessert to friends at the 2025 CB Community Schools’ Friendsgiving Celebration. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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  Volunteers help serve food with Miss Ann at the CB Friendsgiving event for students, teachers and friends. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Donya Chamberlain, CB Community Schools board member, and Julie, CB Community student, chat with Nyree Ellison, CB Community Schools Board member. (Photo by Maggie Corcoran)

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Nyree Ellison and Donya Chamberlain sponsored a special appreciation luncheon providing free lunch hoping to build the bonds between students, teachers, leadership and staff.

CB Community Schools, is a small school making a big difference for their children in the child welfare system and because of this it has been celebrating their school, their staff and especially their students.

Both events were a celebration of the students their teachers, and supporters continuing their mission of creating a positive environment to impact and nurture the students for good helping to build a foundation for academic success and lifelong growth and confidence.