Community > Common Threads
Weaving Common Threads of sharing and caring throughout the community
ELIGIBILITY
LCISD families that find themselves in difficult situations may be eligible for assistance from Common Threads. Inquires about participation in the program should be directed to the school nurse. Community members may also provide information about families needing assistance by contacting the student's school nurse. All referrals are confidential.
After the referral is approved parents and students may choose to select school clothes at Common Threads or to have a clothing request filled and sent to the campus. Each student will be provided with new or gently used sets of clothes, socks, undergarments, shoes, toiletry items and backpacks based on availability.
GETTING INVOLVED
Parents, student organizations and community members are all welcome to volunteer at Common Threads. Volunteers can help at the campus level by assisting the school nurse with clothing drives and organizing the donations. They can also volunteer at Common Threads and assist with washing, folding, and sorting clothes; filling orders and assisting parents and students with clothing selections.
DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Common Threads relies on donations and contributions from local businesses and community members. Donations are accepted throughout the year at every LCISD campus or at Common Threads during regular hours. Common Threads will sponsor various drives during the year to keep items in stock for students. All donations are tax deductible.
Items can be new or gently used and include: - clothing, especially school uniforms size 4-XXL
- New socks and undergarments
- Shoes
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant)
- Coats
- Backpacks
- Tax deductible cash or check
LOCATION
Common Threads is located on the Jane Long Elementary campus at:
710 Houston Street
Richmond, Texas 77469