Help Kids Carry the Load...

Below is a message I received from Maegan Lotkeff at Shasta Women’s Refuge…

Hi Everyone! Sorry to bother all of you but we are in desperate need of new or verygently used kids backpacks! For the first time since I have been with the Women's Refuge we have completely depleted our store
of backpacks. Backpacksare a huge thing for the kids coming into our emergency shelter. Often backpacks are left behind when a family leaves a dangerous place or a childnever had one to begin with. They provide each child something that is completely their own and helps them keep together their personal belongings and school supplies during this tough time of transition. In addition, we also give
out backpacks with blankets, toys and snacks to children who are being forced to travel out of the area for their families safety. If you can help us out it would be great! Just deliver backpacks to our main office between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday - Friday or call us and we will come pick themup. (530) 244-0117.

Additionally, I am taking Katie and Jesse school shopping on Friday, and plan to pick up extra backpacks and school supplies to drop off at Women’s Refuge. If you are interested in helping with this little project, let me know. I would be happy to buy extra supplies and backpacks if you’re interested in pitching in. Feel free to call me at 921-0379.