Portsmouth Abbey School Raises More Than $13K to Help Clothe Area Children
The Portsmouth Abbey School recently concluded its annual Clothe-A-Child drive, which resulted in more than $13,000 being raised.
Portsmouth Abbey School's 2010 Clothe-a-Child effort surpassed all previous totals, according to a press release from Portsmouth Abbey School issued Wednesday. Students, faculty, staff and parents collectively raising $13,114.85 in two weeks in early December, enabling 487 local children in need to receive a wide range of clothing. Owing to the efforts of the school community, nearly 100 additional children this year were able to be clothed. The Clothe-a-Child campaign has taken place on campus every December since 1990 to assist families in need on Aquidneck Island and in Fall River. The effort is spearheaded by School members of S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and the medical services staff. Area social services …
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