Huge Clothing Donation

I picked up 23 bags of clothes last week collected for VISEDAL children by Waverly Elementary School in Ellicott City. A community service committee of about 20 5^th graders named Waverly Gives Back organized the clothing drive.

Waverly Gives Back was started this year by Waverly teacher Penny Harrigan, who said she’s “trying to teach the children about giving back. Our community has so much.” The clothing drive for VISEDAL was the group’s first project. It is currently organizing a food drive for the Little Sisters of the Poor in Catonsville, an organization which helps needy elderly.

We’ll deliver the clothes to the VISEDAL children during our upcoming trip, Dec. 27-31.

I’m so thankful for the Waverly students’ commitment to helping our children. I am impressed by their selflessness and the excitement they displayed even in helping me load the clothes into my car. I’m energized to see a group of young people so passionate about making a difference. I know big things are in store for Waverly Gives Back, and VISEDAL is thankful for their support.