Peru, Nebraska- Peru State’s Actions in Motion (AIM) is holding a Winter Necessities Drive throughout
the month of November.
AIM is accepting warm items for the winter, including socks, blankets, coats, pajamas
and anything warm and fuzzy. All donations collected during the drive will go to CEDARS
Home for Children.
Dr. Bittner said, “Did you know that during the 2017-2018 reporting period, 7,967
Nebraska children and youth were placed in out-of-home care? It’s very common for
these youth to take nothing but the clothes on their back into placement, so AIM would
like to bless Nebraska through our warm Winter Necessities Drive.”
CEDARS-Kids.org reads, "For over 70 years, thousands of vulnerable children and youth
have found safe refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. One of Nebraska’s most trusted
child-service organizations, CEDARS makes sure that children feel safe and secure.
At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the
support they need to care effectively for children."
There are seven drop boxes located in different buildings across campus. Donations
can also be dropped off in Dr. Bittner’s office, or contact Dr. Bittner to agree on
a pick-up location.
For more information about the drive, contact Co-Presidents Mikaela Thompson and Serena
Nelson or Advisor Dr. Gina Bittner in TJ Majors 105.
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Ash Peiman contributed to this release.