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Last summer around this same time, I had the opportunity to participate in a mission project that has helped hundreds of Washington Township school children and their families for the past several years. It’s called Clothes and Crayons and it is an exciting event to be a part of!
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A welcome table at the front doors of the church checked in arriving families. The families served are invited to come on a need basis, most recommended by the Washington township school system that is aware of the families’ needs, so this really does reach many that otherwise could not afford new school year items. To avoid lines outside and in, each family has an assigned time that they should come. One room in the church building is set up for children to pick up all new school supplies and their own new (or gently used) backpack. Another large room (I believe the sanctuary ~ how wonderful!) has many tables carefully organized by clothing sizes so that families may select free, gently used clothing. There is even a room to hold all newly acquired items for families while children go outside to play or get a hot dog or popcorn. Each family member has a specific number and letter that is unique to them and has a corresponding marked bag to put all items in. Translators were busy with any questions and the girls and I stayed busy passing out lettered and numbered shopping bags to the different families.
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The children’s smiling faces said it all when families were done. These children knew they could begin the school year with shiny, new items just like everyone else. They would ‘fit in’ with their new backpacks, new clothes, brand new folders and pencils and many other items. It was an exciting event for parents and children alike!
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www.fbcindy.org under Events.