As the weather is getting colder, and snow is in the forecast, there are individuals in the area that need help to dress warm this winter. Linda Acton, Store Manager for Kids in Distress in St. Clair, sees the need firsthand. She said the organization, in a regular day, sees between 60 and 80 kids who need clothing. With winter coming, she said that number climbed to 114 on just one day.
Kids in Distress is a non-profit organization based in St. Clair that has a mission to help children and teens. The organization provides clothing and hygiene items free of charge if an adolescent is unexpectedly removed from home. The child or teen may be entering foster care, shelter, or might be left homeless by a fire among other possibilities. Children and teens can get a referral for the free clothing from several local agencies.
Currently, Kids in Distress says they are in desperate need of boys and girls clothes sizes 5 through 12. They also need coats that will fit boys, girls, men, and women through 3x. The organization is also accepting boots sizes 1 through men’s size 13 and girls size 1 through 12.
Reporting for WGRT, Mike Smith.
