The Palisades Newcomer Club Community Engagement Committee is partnering with BOCA and Laya to help students at Santa Monica College, who may need additional or specific clothing items.
Newcomer’s Peggy Levin said, “Every donation goes directly to SMC Bodega Rack, providing students free access to a collection of curated, gently used clothing to support their personal and professional needs. Your generosity directly translates into degrees, careers, and dreams achieved.”
This clothing drive, “Giving Thanks(giving)” winter clothing drive will supply the Bodega Rack, a store, located at Santa Monica College. Needed are clothing for men and women and included sweaters, jackets, coats, sweatshirts, hoodies and jeans.
On November 9 from 2 to 4 p.m., Friends of the Bodega Rack will be in front of Laya, at 1406 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, to assist with residents’ donation of gently-used winter clothing.
On November 16 and 17, from 2 to 4 p.m., Friends will be in front of BOCA at 970 Monument in Pacific Palisades to accept donations.
Newcomers, Laya and BOCA agree that real help is needed for nearly three out of five SMC students, who are experiencing basic needs insecurity. To learn more about how to support SMC students, visit foundation.smc.edu. Santa Monica College Foundation is a 501(C)3 Non-profit Organization; Tax Id#95-6047779