Working with school counselors helps us in knowing what students have the greater needs. The Hanger began in 2009, and our first year we had 8 students. In 2022, we're blessed with 124 students! We've helped thousands of students in starting school with new clothes and shoes. We do not focus on school supplies, even though it's a great need, it's one that we have chosen not to focus on due to the
huge need many local students are needing in starting school with new clothing. Clothing that fits them, their style and their self-worth. Allowing them to start school feeling confident and not distracted from insecurity and peer pressure. During our time with them, we're able to teach them how to budget in a fun way, give them attention and to feel valued. The feedback we've received consistently through the years has been that the students have a stronger focus in class, better grades, and they feel better about themselves and make friendships instead of being isolated. Our main source of obtaining students comes from school counselors from local schools. Other's are from neighbors and acquaintances that learn of a family who have a strong need. The majority of our funds comes from Parkway Life Church in Lumberton, Texas, for which we're extremely grateful for. This year, there has been an influx of families affected by the Covid pandemic and it has caused our number to increase higher than any of our previous years. Your contribution will be a blessing to students and an honor to partner with local businesses. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
