Students at Avoca West Gather Donations for Homeless

GLENVIEW, IL - Students at one Glenview elementary school helped a local non-profit collect items for the homeless and those in transition.

A week-long drive at Avoca West Elementary School resulted in a large donation of goods for Journeys - The Road Home, a Palatine-based group that helps the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by providing shelter and services.

A group of students went from classroom to classroom at the school collecting clothes and household items. The result was a truckload of donations.

"It was a joy to see the kids in action," Principal Jessica Hutchinson said.

All materials were packed up by the students and then delivered to the non-profit.

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