Last week we learned of the needs at Memphis Elementary School for supplies that many families cannot afford these days. Speaking with one parent, we were told that the school supplies alone are more than $60 per child. The response was immediate. Our friends understand and support neighbors helping neighbors. Therefore it was with great pleasure today when we were able to deliver three boxes of needed school supplies to Memphis Elementary. Pictured above is the school secretary, receiving the donations along with the two Democratic Candidates for Trustee; Linda Belesky and Lou Angeli. Also contributing were the other Democratic Candidates; Kitty Slamka (supervisor), Jennifer Baranowski (treasurer) and Linda Waddy (clerk). Along with the help of The Friends of the Belle River we are proud to have citizens such as these also willing to have a voice in our Township Government.We also spoke with Nancy Thomson, the school principal. She expressed that the next need that she will see is the need for new clothing for her students. This would include everything from socks & underwear to sweat pants and T-shirts. Because of this need, we will now be asking for donations from others as well. If you would like to contribute you may contact "The Friends" via our comment section, or please reach out to those others listed above. Thank you in advance for caring and sharing.
1 comment:
What a great idea. Kudos to all of you for your thoughtful and needed gifts to the school. Not to mention your time. Keep up the good work. Good luck on election day, to the candidates involved in this venture.
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