One way we made hope happen today:
Each year khaki pants are required for the kids in the band at the local high school. It can be a strain for a parent to provide these on top of flip folders, special shoes and all the other things band kids need. Yet band here is an important part of most kids lives. Several of our clients are students in the band. The camaderie makes them happy when their lives are the worst.
So today, a volunteer, youth coordinator and myself piled our inventory of khakis and took them to band camp. It was fun. We discounted them to $2.50 each. The parents appreciated our efforts and the kids seemed to have a good time picking and choosing.
One parent in particular was glad. Her family is in a really tough spot right now and she was worried about affording things for school. Being there gave us an opportunity to tell her about our other programs such and vouchers and Angel Food and invite her to visit the thrift shop. She seemed reassured to know help is available and said she'd come by.
We're just glad to be here.
Thanks for making it happen!
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