KPCC News In Brief
Needy families get help from local coalition of nonprofits and volunteers
A San Gabriel Valley nonprofit is making sure that kids in need get a good start on the new school year. Foothill Unity Center held its 10th annual back to school event today at Santa Anita Racetrack. Kids from low income and homeless families picked up backpacks and school uniforms. They were also treated to manicures and haircuts. Dajanai Sims says she’s about to enter her senior year at Duarte High School. She didn’t get a haircut, but she did pick up some clothes.
Dajanai Sims: “I just came from picking up socks and stuff. But I’m pretty much done now with everything. So, yeah. I’ve done it before. It’s nice.”
This year’s event was significantly bigger than last year’s. Organizers say about 1,400 families turned out, compared to a thousand last year.
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- August 21, 2008 4:23 PM
- Categories: Education, Society/Culture
