Community Members Encouraged To “Take What You Can Tote”

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and the 15^th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are encouraging Louisville families to “Take What You Can Tote” on Saturday, Dec. 10.

The annual clothing giveaway event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clothing Assistance Program (CAP) building, 319 S. 15^th Street. Each year, community members are invited to the CAP building to select gently used clothing for their children, other members of their family and themselves. While any Louisville family in need is welcome, the initiative specifically targets Louisville’s Zones of Hope neighborhoods: California, Newburg, Parkland, Russell and Shawnee.

“Thanks to the generosity of the Louisville community and the hard work of our 15^th District PTA, hundreds of families are able to take advantage of this important program each year,” said JCPS Superintendent Dr. Donna Hargens. “An event of this size would not be possible without the community’s clothing donations and the help of community volunteers.”

“The generosity of our community and volunteers who help with this event is life changing to many of our families in the community,” said Heather Wampler, president of the 15^th District PTA. “We appreciate every donation we receive and every volunteer who helps. Together we can make a difference.”

Families attending Take What You Can Tote may fill as many as four bags, which will be provided by organizers. Community members will be served on a first-come, first-served basis to select from gently used adult and children’s clothing.

While this clothing giveaway does not include school uniforms, CAP does provide new uniforms and gently used clothing to district families, by appointment, throughout the year. Families needing assistance should contact their child’s Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) coordinator to make an appointment.

Each year, CAP serves thousands of families throughout the Louisville community. This event is made possible through the generous donations of local PTA clothing drives, community members, churches, and civic and social organizations.