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The Las Vegas Rotary Club has raised over $20,000 for its Summer Santa Clothes drive, providing essential clothing to disadvantaged students. This year, local Rotarians and JCPenney’s efforts resulted in 1,360 articles of clothing valued at over $20,000. The donations support Project 150, which aids homeless and disadvantaged high school students to maintain educational stability. The club plans to celebrate the program’s 30th anniversary with continued community partnerships and a shopping event, highlighting the importance of supporting youth in need.
Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Rotary Club has successfully raised over $20,000 in support of its 2023 Summer Santa Clothes drive, an initiative aimed at providing essential clothing and supplies to disadvantaged students in the area. This year, the combined efforts of local Rotarians and the JCPenney’s Commercial Solutions department resulted in a total of 1,360 articles of clothing, backpacks, and shoes, with a donation value amounting to $20,244.63.
The donations have been allocated to Project 150, an organization dedicated to supporting homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students. Project 150 aims to facilitate educational stability for these students by helping them remain in school and graduate. The Summer Santa Clothes program exemplifies impactful partnerships that create meaningful change within the community.
As part of their ongoing commitment, the Las Vegas Rotary Club purchases new clothing in bulk for both SafeNest and Project 150’s Back to School Drive. This drive serves thousands of homeless and disadvantaged high school students across Southern Nevada, ensuring each child begins the school year equipped with high-quality and stylish clothing. The collaborative efforts maximize contributions, allowing the Rotary Club to assist more students in starting the school year with confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging.
The Las Vegas Rotary Club is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Santa Clothes program in December. This milestone will be marked with continued partnerships involving JCPenney, Boy Scouts of America, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. During the celebration, Rotary Club members and volunteer shoppers will engage in a shopping event at various JCPenney locations, including Meadows Mall, Galleria Mall, and Grand Canyon Shopping Center. Essential items sought after during this shopping initiative will include shoes, socks, underwear, pants, shirts, and jackets for children in need.
The Las Vegas Rotary Club is the first and largest Rotary Club established in Las Vegas, having been founded in 1923. It is part of Rotary International, a global fellowship and service organization that boasts over 1.2 million members across 200 countries and 32,000 clubs. The local club meets each Thursday for lunch and fellowship at Lawry’s The Prime Rib, acting as a valuable hub for community service and engagement.
In conclusion, the efforts of the Las Vegas Rotary Club and its partners underscore the importance of community support in helping disadvantaged youth. Through initiatives like the Summer Santa Clothes drive, organizations are making a significant impact in ensuring that students have access to necessary resources to pursue their education. More information regarding the Santa Clothes program can be found on the Las Vegas Rotary Club’s website, which details further outreach efforts and highlights the ongoing support for the youth in the community.
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