Just like everyone else we have had to make adjustments this year at Rise Above Poverty. One of the adjustments is connecting with our schools during COVID. With the district limiting entrance to non-essential staff we haven’t been in contact with our usual number of schools. Fortunately, we work with some awesome people who continue to find ways to ensure our students have the things they need although they are at home. One of those heroes is Lynette from H.W. Smith Pre-k -8 school. Today, we were able to donate 200 pairs of socks, 140 pairs of new underwear, 50 t-shirts, 40 sticks of deodorant, and 60 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste.

Today is not a day off, but a day to serve and encourage others in our communities. As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. let’s follow his example to fight injustice anywhere so others can experience justice, dignity, and equality in our world.

Getting Winter Coats just in time

We received a call this week from a caseworker from one of our schools asking if we could collect gently used coats for individuals in the community. I asked her if we could help her by providing her with new coats to help those in need. So before Christmas break, we were able to provide 140 individuals at four schools with new winter coats in time for Christmas and before the colder temperatures arrive. When we meet with school officials they were amazed that we were able to meet their requests so quickly! We shared with them that we purchased coats throughout the year and our incredible community of donors supplement our inventory by buying coats as well.

So, because of your continuous support we are able to provide the necessary resource for students to attend school during the harsh winter months.

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