Lake Shore Schools is collecting donations of new winter coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves; as well as hygiene products, diapers, and other essentials.
CHICAGO -- The arrival of winter-like weather this week brings growing concerns about how Chicago's migrant families are handling the cold. One school in Rogers Park has launched a new initiative to help keep asylum seekers warm.When snowflakes came down on Halloween in Chicago, it not only marked the first snowfall of the season, but it was a new experience for many migrant families who recently arrived in Chicago.
So trying to educate them is one thing, but giving them the supplies is a totally different ballgame,' said family support specialist Kersti Buckley.The school is now collecting cold weather supplies – including winter coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves for children – as well as other essentials, like soap and diapers.
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