School Uniform Campaign
We embarked on our first campaign last fall to provide school uniforms for Licking County teens. From local churches and parishes we collected more than $700, which we used to purchase various items in need, and we received a donation of more than 300 polos. We passed out everything at Newark City Schools’ Rally in the Alley event.
Hoodie Drive
As cold weather neared last fall, we came up with the idea for a hoodie drive to provide sweatshirts and pullovers to teens who can’t or won’t wear heavy coats to school, so then head outside without anything on. We collected close to 100 items, and Newark High School was kind enough to let us pass them out during school lunch hours.
Moving Forward
We are in the final process of appointing board members and are moving forward with establishing our nonprofit status. As the year proceeds, we expect to fundraise and look for and secure our location.
