Branches of Washington
Branches of Washington
Branches of Washington’s primary focus is to help the children and youth of our community arrive at school each day ready to learn.
Branches of Washington is a new initiative created by members of several Washington churches intended to help break the cycle of poverty for Washington’s families. In conversations with staff at all seven Washington schools, a consistent concern is that many children struggle to make the best of their school years due to a lack of adequate housing, transportation, food, or clothing.
How Branches Helps
FREE TOILETRIES AND CLOTHING:
We host monthly Branches care closets on-site at District 50 (John L. Hensey – Wildcat Cares), District 51 schools (Central Primary and Intermediate) and District 52 schools (Lincoln Grade and Washington Middle) during the school year. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches can participate in this program. Students can choose from free toiletries, clothing and shoes every month.
BRANCHES LOCKER ROOM:
Branches Locker Room gives kids a chance to get the needed sports equipment to participate in extra-curricular activities. We collect and re-distribute used sports equipment free of charge to those in need. A yearly giveaway will be held in April.
BREAKFAST AND SNACK ITEMS:
Branches supplies breakfast and snack items to schools that do not offer school breakfast.
COLLABORATE WITH EXISTING PROGRAMS:
Branches also collaborates with Moms Who Care at Beverly Manor School in District 50 and Panther Pro Shop at WCHS.
ACCESSING CARE CLOSETS:
All Washington schools will have free toiletries and clothing programs in their buildings. Contact your student’s school and complete a permission form. Any student who qualifies for free / reduced-price school lunches can access the free toiletries and clothing resource.
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