East Hill Christian School students have the opportunity to help others this fall through a special clothing drive run by our First Priority students. We’ve had a number of requests come in through local foster care agencies, such as Families First Network, for clothing for children and teenagers in foster care. Our “Lost and Found” boxes will be emptied every Friday to collect clothing to distribute, but the East Hill family has the opportunity to give new and gently used clothing to those in need. If you have new or gently used clothing that you would like to donate, please send it with your child to school. Elementary students may give it to their teacher, and middle and high school students may bring clothing to Mrs. Trail’s office or Mr. Kreitler’s room between classes.

Often we focus on foreign missions or those who are in need of help overseas, but there are many children in our own state in need in our own community. Children in foster care are often removed from a home without the ability to take many personal items with them, and they sometimes need new clothing if they remain in foster care for long. These children and teenagers need shirts, shorts, pants, shoes, and socks. All clothing that is given will be used to help children and teenagers in northwest Florida. You can view a list of the ages and genders of young people with specific, immediate needs in the list below:

• 13 year old girl
• 14 year old boy
• 15 year old boy
• 15 year old girl (thin build)
• 17 year old boy
• 18 year old boy
• Four teenage boys of various ages
• One teenage girl of unspecified age

Thank you in advance for helping out. You can find out more about adoption and fostering by clicking the links provided.