Beatitude House seeks donations of school supplies

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

As the homeless and disadvantaged children served by Beatitude House, 238 Tod Lane, prepare for the upcoming school year, they need the help of the community to supply clothing and classroom materials.

A mock store is being set up at the Beatitude House administrative office where students can shop for needed supplies.

The public can help by dropping off items for the children to select. Items needed include new or gently used school uniforms (blue or tan pants/shorts and white, red or light-blue polo shirts), shoes, new socks and new underwear.

Beatitude House has children in preschool through high school, so all sizes will be appreciated. The children also need classroom supplies such as pencils, pens, notebooks, folders, glue, highlighters, rulers, pencil boxes, crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc.

Those interested in donating should take items to the administrative offices on the campus of St. Edward Church. Donations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All items must be received by Aug. 9.