London Elementary Schools Receive A Welcoming Donation From Mission Services To Keep Students Warm This Winter – London | The Canadian News

Mission Services is making sure elementary school students in the London area have warm heads and hands this winter, with the launch of its annual Warm Hands – Warm Hearts Outreach program.

The program, which Mission Services of London has operated for the past 25 years, collects new or rarely used hats and gloves, as well as new socks and underwear for schools within the London area during the winter to ensure that all children are properly equipped for Canadian education. winters.

“Children who come to school spend a lot of time outside, and unless you have the right clothing, be it hats, gloves, or warm socks, it can be very difficult for students,” said Nicole Case, coordinator of communications and Mission public relations. London services.

“Not only are they cold when they are outside, but it also makes learning difficult.”

This year, the program has 51 elementary schools registered to receive donations, including 41 public schools and 10 schools on the Catholic school board.

The first donations of winter accessories were delivered to school distribution centers on Wednesday morning, with another two deliveries scheduled for mid-December and mid-January.

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“Many students come to school without proper clothing for a variety of reasons, so school principals and secretaries can distribute items to those who may need more help in the winter months,” Case said.

People who wish to support the program can do so by bringing donations to the Mission Store at 797 York St. in London.

Mission Services will accept donations of new or used hats and gloves in good condition, as well as new socks and underwear, or follow-up donations at the Mission store or agency website.

Case noted that winter items like gloves and hats can be hard to come by mid-season, and she advises people to keep her schedule in mind when shopping or looking to clear winter stocks.