Neediest Students : Void with Kindness
By Jeanne Coates own at home , and these books become the start of their personal libraries . The program also supplies volunteer readers in classrooms , giving children the joy of being read to .
Girls Empowerment Program : This exciting program provides lunch and lessons monthly to female students in middle school . There are guest speakers and teachers providing insight on a multitude of subjects aimed to give participants self-confidence and make them aware of opportunities .
My first question after hearing about these wonderful programs was How can people help ? Volunteers are needed to :
💟 Donate clothes , shoes and hygiene products
💟 Put together bags of clothing
💟 Help drive supplies to schools
💟 Put together food drives
💟 Purchase items from their Amazon WishList
💟 Stock food items in the warehouse
💟 Donate Books , especially books with strong diverse characters , to the Book Program
💟 Volunteer with the Girls Empowerment Program
There are Hugs Club Chapters where high school students can get volunteer hours . They put together food and clothing bags , help at the warehouse and work food drives at farmers ’ markets . This volunteer work is done during school hours . If you would like your younger children to volunteer , we recommend that you assist them in setting up a food or clothing drive .
No Hungry Holidays are quickly approaching , and they can use your help . If you have a need , please contact your child ’ s guidance counselor . If you would like to help , please contact Hugs St . Johns at 904-580-HUGS ( 4847 ) or visit www . stjohnshugs . org .
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