Foundation Board

Mervyn's & CCCC Help Kids Go Back to School Cool!

A group of 200 children from low-income families were invited to take part in Mervyn's 13th annual ChildSpree at the East Hills Mall on August 6, 2005. Forty of these children were selected from CCCC CalWORKs program to take part in this nationwide event. Accompanied by volunteers from CCCC, Mervyn's, 20/30 club, CASA, and Youth Connection, each of these deserving children went on a $100 back-to-school shopping spree for new clothes and shoes — a childhood tradition they might not otherwise experience. Each child also received a 10 percent discount on all purchases made during the event as well as another 10 percent discount from Mervyn's. Participating children received breakfast from McDonalds and a backpack full of school supplies from American General Media and Rainsoft.

“Some kids have never experienced the excitement and satisfaction of a back-to-school shopping trip before,” said Beckie Diltz, Mervyn's store manager and CCCC Foundation Board Member. “ChildSpree is an opportunity for them to choose new clothes, make their own decisions and return to school feeling confident.”

Posted: 8/22/05; 11:02:35 AM | Permalink(#)


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