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It’s All About Kids
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On Monday, Aug. 12, members of the
Keizertimes staff joined a group of about 85
volunteers at JCPenney in Salem Center in
order to shop for nearly 200 local children’s
back to school clothes. More than half the
children were from Keizer. Among the
volunteers were a group of 40 from Corban
University women’s soccer team.
This annual event, “All About Kids” is
put on by The Salem Salvation Army Kroc
Center. Each volunteer was given a $150-200
budget along with paperwork listing the child’s
sizes and any special requests. JCPenney also
contributed a 20 percent discount.
The funds used for this event were obtained
through a Kroc Center fundraising dinner in
May. Donors included individuals, organizations
and businesses including Pence Construction,
the largest single donor.
The event culminated Thursday, Aug. 15,
when families arrived at the Kroc Center to
collect their school clothes and supplies. About
85 volunteers were on hand for Thursday’s
session.
In addition to their new wardrobe,
each child received about $75 worth of
supplies including backpacks.
As part of the event, children also had
access to free haircuts by Sports Clips,
dental checks by Moda Health, bounce
houses, face painting, barbecue dinner
for the family and numerous other family
services.
Parents who wish to participate next
year are instructed to reach out next
June to either their local Department of
Human Services offi ce or The Salvation
Army.
If children still need clothing or supplies
for this coming school year, parents can
contact their child’s school counselor,
even
after
the school
year starts.
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A: Kids are welcomed by a crowd of volunteer hands at the
annual All About Kids event at Kroc Center.
B: A student picks out supplies for the upcoming school year.
C: Andrea Arreguia and Tyrean Jordan of Keizer Chase Bank
shop for school children on Monday, Aug. 12 at JCPenney.
D: A student receives a back-to-school haircut from one of the
employees of Sport Clips.
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