One cannot deny the power of |
circumstances , usually due to house |
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wearing nice , clean , well-fitting clothes |
fires , floods , or tornadoes . Members |
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and its direct correlation to a positive |
have worked to provide assistance to |
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self-image . In 1942 , the ladies of |
over 26 children for the 2023-2024 |
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Junior Auxiliary of Columbus saw the |
year . |
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need in the Lowndes County community |
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus also |
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and took action , and the clothing |
operates Clothes to Go , a clothing |
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project was born . The Clothing Project |
delivery project that provides uni- |
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, which consists of non-uniform , |
form clothing to all Columbus City |
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In-Depth , and Clothes to Go clothing , |
Schools . Initially developed in 2020 |
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is Junior Auxiliary of Columbus ’ longest |
as a trial extension of our tradition- |
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running project , and it seeks to |
al clothing project , Clothes to Go |
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promote a more positive self-image by |
reduces the challenges parents face |
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helping children feel more confident . |
making their clothing appointments |
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Counselors , teachers , and principals |
due to transportation or scheduling |
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from Lowndes County Schools refer |
conflicts . School guidance counselors |
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children to Junior Auxiliary of Columbus |
refer children to Clothes to Go after |
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for non-uniform clothing . After |
identifying the need and fitting them |
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the referral process is completed , |
at the school , just as Junior Auxiliary |
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members contact the parent or guardian |
members would during a traditional |
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and complete an interview process |
clothing appointment . Junior Auxilia- |
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during which information is gathered |
ry committee members then pack the |
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to determine if assistance is needed . |
clothing bags for delivery to the school |
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After a child has been found to be a |
every Friday morning . For the 2023- |
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candidate for this project , a private |
2024 year , members have worked to |
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clothing appointment is scheduled at |
provide clothes to go to over 150 area |
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the Junior Auxiliary Hut . There , members |
school children . |
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meet with the child and guardian |
Junior Auxiliary of Columbus |
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and provide a wardrobe consisting of shirts , pants , socks , undergarments , |
Junior Auxiliary members take measurements |
strives to make a difference in the lives of children who give the brightest |
a coat , a belt , and a hygiene bag . |
during a clothing appoint- |
of smiles and words of appreciation |
Non-uniform clothing operates from |
ment . |
that are not just solely intended for |
July through March . For the 2023- |
our members , but also shared with |
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2024 year , members have worked |
Another component of the Junior |
those in our community whose generous |
to provide clothing to over 215 area |
Auxiliary of Columbus clothing project |
donations allow us to continue |
school children . One grateful student |
provides much needed and fast |
serving their needs . Thank you for |
who was clothed in the fall semester |
assistance in times of unforeseeable |
your support of Junior Auxiliary of |
said , “ Thank you so much for all of |
tragedy . Known as “ In-Depth ,” this |
Columbus and our continued effort to |
these clothes ! It feels like Christmas |
project provides immediate clothing |
serve and provide aid to the children |
came early !” |
assistance for families in extreme |
of Lowndes County . |
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Junior Auxiliary of Columbus , Mississippi , Inc . |
Report to the Community 2024 |