Dontations Help Provide Clothing For Youth
Julie Happy, City of Spokane, 509.625.7773
Friday, September 8, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.
Excelsior is proud to announce the recent addition of “Threads” to their facility. Threads is a newly designed clothing room for the youth inside Excelsior and for foster youth in our community.
Threads was a collaboration with the management and staff at the J.C. Penny’s Northtown Store and the staff at Excelsior.
In a statement made by Excelsior CEO Andrew Hill, “Many of our clients come to Excelsior with all that they own in a black garbage bag. This in no way represents who they are.”
Devin Codd, General Manager of the Northtown J.C. Penny and his staff, under the Management of Devin Codd, have taken all the existing donated clothes, washed them, and provided both hangers and racks to place them on.
“I feel blessed that we are able to collaborate with Excelsior by helping to make a difference in our community. This was a group effort between the staff and kid’s at Excelsior, and the leadership team and associates from Northtown JCPenny. Our hope and vision is that it serves many for years to come.” Said Mr. Codd about his and his staff’s involvement with this project that helps to provide clothing to youth in need.
“Providing shelter and clothing continues citywide efforts to further the success of caring for our youth. During the 100-Day Challenge, 109 youth were able to receive housing. By providing clothing at “Threads,” Excelsior has added a valuable resource for youth within our community,” said City of Spokane, Community Housing Director (CHHS) Dawn Kinder.
Clothing donations can be dropped at Excelsior.
Items especially needed include:
