
According to Texans Can Academies Development Director Felicia Gummi,
“Our wish at Texans Can Academies this holiday season is that all of our students have the essentials they need for the upcoming winter season and during these uncertain, challenging times. This year, we are hosting a contactless winter donation drive to benefit the students at Texans Can Academies’ six Dallas area schools who are in need of essential winter gear, personal protective equipment and food this winter season. With a few easy clicks on Amazon, donations can be made through Texans Can Academies’ Amazon Wishlist. Items we are requesting for our students include jackets, gloves, scarves, sweaters, food, health safety items including face masks and hand sanitizer; and baby essential items including wipes, diapers and baby clothes. Sizes needed for clothing range from small to XXL.

“In order to have items shipped in time for distribution to the students before their winter break, we are asking for orders to be made by Friday, December 11. If anyone prefers in-person donations, they can contact me, Felicia Gummi, at [email protected] or 214.882.7949 to schedule a hand delivery or pick-up time for the items. Donation items can also be mailed to Texans Can Academies’ corporate office at 325 W. 12th Street, Dallas, TX 75208.
“Texans Can Academies aims to ensure every student has the opportunity to pursue their dreams while removing barriers that keep them from attaining their education. Texans Can Academies are a unique network of 14 dropout recovery schools located in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. The schools are tuition-free, open enrollment, public high schools of choice serving students who have struggled in a traditional high school setting and offers students, aged 14 to 21, a second chance at earning their high school diploma.”
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