Jane McKee (Bumen)
To The 1960 Class of Chillicothe High School
It has been brought to our attention there are over 400 children (grades 7-12) within the Chillicothe City School district who are homeless. About 3-4 years ago the Chillicothe Schools Guidance Dept. began Cavalier Closet, where students may go "shopping" for needed clothing items (sweatpants, underwear, socks, t-shirts) and food and toiletry selections. If the student is embarrassed, guidance counsolers will deliver items to where they are.
Mrs. Amy Winfield, guidance secretary, says students come in daily for help in addition to being on FREE breakfast and lunch. This program continually gains in participation and popularity and is supported by students, staff, district office and Chillicothe Board of Education.
The Class of 1957 raised over $1,000 at their reunion. If you are interested in giving, donations (checks made out to Ila Sopher) will be received by our class treasurer, Ila Stewart Sopher, (967 Cleveland St., Chillicothe, OH 45601) through November 1. We will give a Class "Check" to Chillicothe City Schools, earmarked for this program. Mrs. Winfield is excited about our participation. She said our donation will be in time to purchase turkeys. Last year 52 Thanksgiving boxes were given to students.
Thank you for your consideration.
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