Yes, our mission last week of delivering almost 60 pallets of supplies to nearly 40 CPS and Harvey, IL schools was an astounding success. The kids have the needed supplies, parents are thrilled with the donations and school personnel know they can get the kids revved up for learning on day 1!!
But providing the necessary everyday tools for learning is but one facet of assisting children with their education. It's not nearly enough to drop off the supplies and then call it a year. Much more needs to be done to really help the students.
Kids will hit some rough spots during the school year. Additional supplies will be needed, emotional support would be helpful, and tutoring is always a critical component. Along the way, the weather (as we all too well know) will turn cool, then cold and snowy!
In this regard we will help the children and their families, particularly the ones who need warm winter clothing. We will once again hold our annual Coat Drive this fall. The drive will run from Monday, October 22nd to Friday, November 9th. We will then deliver the coats (and mittens & gloves) the week before Thanksgiving. This will surely make the holiday season a more joyous one.
We need coats for boys and girls, ages 4-15 (grades PK through 8th grade). We can use both children and adult sizes. We will accept both new coats and those that are used but in very good condition and that are clean.
Why not help us out, clean out the closet and check with your neighbors? You would be helping a great cause!! Our goal is to collect 1000 coats. With your help we'll reach our goal!!
To be a part of this drive simply contact Dick Flesher at (630) 863-6035 or email me at rich219@comcast.net.
Many thanks,
Dick
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