By James O’Neil
It is the season of giving and joy and it's good to see everybody get excited for the holidays but seeing people give back to people in need is even greater. Normally at this time of year, people buy gifts for their kids and ensure they have checked everyone off their lists. But also, people like to take the holidays as a chance to donate to winter clothing drives. They donate things like gloves, hats, coats, etc. This year, East is having a winter clothes drive where people can donate clothes that can help people who need them stay warm during the winter season. At our clothing drive, we are taking some of the following: Belts, Boots, Hoodies, Winter jackets, and all winter gear. And the great thing about it is that we also are doing a food drive so we also will be taking items like canned food, cereal, instant mashed potatoes, boxed pasta, and boxed cornbread mix. I think that things such as the clothing drive is important for people in need to know that whatever that individual is going through or whatever struggle they are dealing with is not forever and that people are there to help them. Even if it's just giving extra clothes and food, it shows that there are still good people out there. And one good example of that type of person is Mr. Zarate. He oversees the clothes drive at East and works with the East High community through the Center for Youth. If you would like to donate, you can bring the new or gently used clothes to our main school security desk and they can then take the clothes to where the other donations go. If you or someone you know needs to access clothes or food this season, you can see Mr. Zarate in the Urban Clothing Closet located just outside the cafeteria. Please make sure you go and help someone this season even if it is giving clothes or food, it's time to give other people hope this holiday season.
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