Salvation Army Thrift Store Helps Struggling Family Get Ready for the School Year
During these challenging times, The Salvation Army Thrift Store (National Recycling Operations) is helping struggling families get ready for the school year.
“My children are ages nine and 11 and are very excited to go back to school,” says Carla. “They both have reading disabilities, yet I have watched them challenge themselves above and beyond. I am a single mother and have never taken them back-to-school shopping.”
This year Kimberely asked her mom if she and her brother could go back-to-school shopping—for the first time! As a single parent without family support, Carla struggles to make ends meet while getting her two children the extra support they need.
“I am a single mother and have never taken them back-to-school shopping”
“Support from The Salvation Army means that my kids get to feel as worthy as anyone else when it comes to being prepared to learn.”
At their local Thrift Store, KJ and Kimberely will look for cold weather wear as fall and winter approach, including long sleeve shirts for KJ and leggings and dresses for Kimberely. Mathematical supplies such as pencils, sharpeners, and calculators are also on the shopping list.
“Although there have been a lot of challenges, both of my children remain kind to others and work very hard through their personal hardships. My son loves animals and my daughter loves artwork. Kimberely loves school and cannot wait to go back. KJ hasn’t really loved school in the past but is happy to get back at this point!”
“Support from The Salvation Army means that my kids get to feel as worthy as anyone else when it comes to being prepared to learn”
The family are regular guests at their local thrift store, and volunteer to ring the bell with their church during the Christmas Kettle campaign each year. With a gift certificate to the thrift store, KJ and Kimberely will be able to experience the fun of back-to-school shopping and start the school year with confidence.
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By May Strutt
