Networks Clothing Drive Results in
Dozens of Items for Homeless Students

Students in the Networks Fabricworks program held a clothing drive before the holidays, encouraging family members and friends to donate items for the District’s homeless student population.  The students drafted a letter to parents and staff and made signs advertising the drive.  When the clothes were collected, the students sorted, fixed items (replaced buttons, hook and eyes, and made minor repairs), ironed, folded, and packaged everything, using the skills they have been learning in class.  The items were picked up by Lavina Smith, the District’s Homeless Coordinator.  Mrs. Smith was overwhelmed and surprised when she saw the volume of clothing collected by Networks students.  Boxes of clothing were stacked almost to the ceiling, and Mrs. Smith had to use a large van to transport the items to the District office for distribution.  Congratulations to the Networks students involved in this project for this outstanding community outreach project.