Thanks to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, dozens of less fortunate children ages five to 17, are starting the 2017 school year with a free, personalized backpack loaded with school supplies.
Ruth Guillen, Emergency Assistance Case Coordinator for the CCDA, came up with the idea last summer after witnessing so many families with school-age children without resources. She created a flyer requesting school supplies and handed it out to donors at the CCDA Christ House who donated food or clothing for the poor.
Imran Gill, a maintenance worker, says he would not know what to do without the help of Catholic Charities. He lives in a one-bedroom apartment with his wife, mother and three school-age children. “It is really hard for me to buy school supplies because I cannot afford it. Catholic Charities are like angels to us. I’m so grateful to them,” he says.
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