St. Casimir Church volunteers led by super volunteer John Niedzialek delivered 64 hams for Thanksgiving to Willson Elementary School at 1126 Ansel Rd. in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland.

Teachers and kids with hams at Willson School

John Niedzialek and other St. Casimir volunteers started the project in 2021 to help out families in the Glenville neighborhood.

St. Casimir Church re-opened in 2012 by what many believe is a miracle and has worked to be active in the community. John Niedzialek says that hams have also been donated each Easter and there will be more delivered for Christmas. Willson principal Dr. Hayden and her team have also acquired other foods (yams, desserts, etc.) so the families will have complete Thanksgiving meals.

Kids with donated hams at Willson School

Hams and Yams for Fams!

John Niedzialek and Principal Hayden

Donations are welcome for the Christmas delivery. Contact john.niedzialek@gmail.com.

Watch a video of Principal Hayden, John Niedzialek and some of the kids.

Help them donate more Hams (and Yams!) for Fams for Christmas.

Young boy with donated hams at Willson School

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Hams for FamsSt Casimir donates to Willson School1126 Ansel Rd. ClevelandNovember 24, 2025

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Hams for Fams
St Casimir donates to Willson School
1126 Ansel Rd. Cleveland
November 24, 2025

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