Beatitude House extends school drive

YOUNGSTOWN

As the homeless and disadvantaged children served by Beatitude House prepare for the upcoming school year, they need the assistance of the community. A collection is being taken for back-to-school supplies and many items are needed.

Donations can be taken to the Beatitude House administrative offices located at 238 Tod Lane, Youngstown, on the campus of St. Edward Parish or to the Warren location at 1370 Tod Ave. NW,. Donations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. All items are needed by Monday.

The children need 3-ring binders, flash drives, notecards, book covers, pencil boxes, tissues, hand sanitizer, paper towels, sandwich size and large ziplock baggies, sanitizing wipes, dry erase markers, Play-doh, wide-rule and college rule notebooks and loose leaf paper.

Donations of back packs, lunch bags, and gift cards that can be used to purchase school clothing, shoes, socks and underwear also are appreciated. Our children range in age from elementary to high school and attend various schools.