350 Baldwin Park Students Go On Shopping Spree, Courtesy Of 'Santa Clothes Project'

From the Baldwin Park Unified School District:

In collaboration with the City of Baldwin Park, Walmart, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo and other community partners, the District provided a shopping trip for 350 Baldwin Park Unified students.

Some 350 Baldwin Park Unified students from Early Childhood Education through high school enjoyed $60 shopping sprees for winter clothes, shoes and even a few toys on Dec. 10, as part of the 23rd annual Santa Clothes Project.

In collaboration with the City of Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park Walmart, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo and other community partners, the District and City raised $21,000 to fund the trip for students.

“Our community partnerships strengthen Baldwin Park Unified, ensuring we can pursue our mission of education and opportunity despite any challenges our students face outside of school,” Superintendent Dr. Froilan N. Mendoza said. “BPUSD is tremendously grateful for the support of the City, Walmart and all other participating organizations on behalf of our students.”

Dr. Mendoza, District administrators, principals, staff, city officials and community leaders assisted students on their shopping trip, helping them stick to the essentials before picking a fun item.

BPUSD students left with bags packed with new jackets, pajamas and shoes. Students also had an opportunity to select a toy, blanket or science experiment kits.

“The Santa Clothes Project serves a great need in our community, and it is inspiring to see everyone come together and give back to our students,” Board of Education President Christina Lucero said.

This press release was produced by the Baldwin Park Unified School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.