The Students in Transition ministry is now operating in most of our county schools. We really appreciate all the churches that are helping with this. We still have a couple of schools where plans are not complete, but we hope that will happen before the end of this school year. The biggest effort has turned out to be in the elementary schools with children having day-to-day needs for emergency clothing and a few toiletries. The following is a list of items we need:
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New underwear in all sizes (children 4T and up). This will be the most continual need. Churches that are paired with schools may want to keep the items at their church for quick access.
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Gently used clothing, especially in smaller sizes (size 4T through 14). Activewear and sweatpants work best as they will accommodate more sizes. The need is greater for boys' clothing, too. Again, if you are working with a school, you may want to keep a tub stocked at your church to be ready.
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Toiletry items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrushes, soap, combs, and washcloths are needed.
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Belts have been requested by the high schools. These are for boys' and men's sizes.
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We can use a few boxes of sandwich bags (for bagging the socks and underwear individually.
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Socks in smaller sizes, especially for boys, can be used.
Donated items can be left in the deck box by the back door at the PBA office. Please let the PBA office know if you plan to drop items off so we can move them inside. Also, please let us know if you are a host church and you need items to replenish your supplies. We can leave the items in the deck box or make arrangements to get them to you.