Assistance League of Phoenix Helps Kids in Need
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Assistance League of Phoenix works with with 90 Title I schools to provide uniforms, toothbrushes and basic necessities to low income students. They even have mobile buses designed to give these kids a full shopping experience.
CEO Aimee Runyon anticipates a rise in the need for such services as a result of the pandemic. She also discusses ways we can support youth in our community simply by shopping at the league's boutique thrift store. http://www.alphx.org/
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