Happy Monday! I am organizing a back to school supply drive for Amherst School students in need of assistance. I am also looking to give free haircuts. If you are a...
Shawn S. replied:
Hi Sarah, first and foremost, what a wonderful initiative! Kudos to your efforts. Second, I am not sure if you are familiar, but Church of the Open Door does a similar initiative for students throughout the Lorain County area. Perhaps with a little coordination, some partnering could be accomplished. Here is the link if interested. http://opendoor.tv/familyfair/
Sarah Y. replied:
Shawn Simmons, yes, thank you! I did know that Open Door did one though I thought they targeted Elyria school students but maybe they have opened it up to all Lorain County??? My church, Fresh Winds, also does one but targets Lorain and Vermillion students. I would love to coordinate with any church in the future but main target is Amherst Schools because I work for the school district and saw the need. Thanks for the suggestion!!!
Katy A. replied:
Sarah Obee Yoder, The Amherst Service Unit of Girl Scouts is doing a Dive-In Movie back to school event on August 16 th. We could incorporate a school supply drive. Do you have a flyer or anything created?
Christina S. replied:
I'm a cosmetology student at Northern Institute of Cosmetology and will be graduating next month, I would love to help in doing hair if you need me:)