New Clothing, Toiletries and Baby Items Help Those In Need

Eighteen dedicated members of Assistance League of Northern Virginia gathered recently to assemble items for three of its important programs. One group of members assembled ‘Baby Bundles’ that included beautiful hand-made blankets, hats, sweaters, booties, a Onesie, information about SIDS in English and Spanish, and a board book for new mothers to read to their babies. The Baby Bundles were delivered to a clinic that serves low-income families.

Other members assembled toiletry kits that were provided to an elementary school in Manassas to be used as part of its hygiene curriculum to help fourth and fifth graders learn good grooming practices. Each packet contained deodorant, soap, shampoo, a toothbrush & toothpaste, a comb and hairbrush. That school also received many school supplies.

A third group of members assembled ‘starter kits’ of new clothes for students at 8 elementary schools. Each school received an assortment of basic clothing items, such as sweatpants and sweatshirts, T-shirts, leggings, underwear, and socks. Nearly 600 clothing items were provided. Next month, Assistance League will hold another major packing event to provide a wider range of clothing items for the schools.

Assistance League members feel tremendous satisfaction from being able to assist students and new mothers with these important items. To learn more, visit www.alnv.org