Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 12:43pm
Summer is the time to help students in need
Updated Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 1:28pm
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| WDEL's Amy Cherry talks with a recipient of the program. |
As one school year comes to a close, it's already time to start thinking about the next school year.
WDEL's Amy Cherry explains.
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The Adopt-A-Student Program supplies students in need with backpacks, uniforms, other necessities.
Njeri Fortt of Edgmoor has five kids and she says she couldn't survive without the program.
"It was very important, especially the most recent help that we've gotten from them because our house burned. We had a house fire on March 4th and we had to move out, so when I found a new home, we needed everything," says Fortt.
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Everything from backpacks to furniture.
Adopt-a-Student is part of the Adopt-A-Family Program that helps more than 45-hundred families a year. Fortt says the program exceeded her expectations, giving so much more than just school supplies.
"Not having clothes when we left to having a full closet," says Fortt.
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Fortt recommends everyone get involved because you truly get to know the individual you're helping.
To find out how you can get involved, visit Adopt-A-Family
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