College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Education students in Assistant Professor, Scott Straub's, EDUC 200 – Education Around The World and EDUC 280 – Teaching and Field Experience classes, brought in school supplies to help families in need during the holiday season.
Approximately 100 items were collected during the last week of fall semester including items such as markers, binders, colored pencils, paper, pens, headphones, and notebooks. These supplies were then generously donated to the City Light Home for Women and Children in Boise on Dec. 21. The City Light shelter offers a safe haven of hope and love, providing emergency services such as meals, shelter, and clothing, as well as education, work-search assistance, mental health counseling, and addiction recovery.
"So many items were collected in such a short amount of time, and our Education majors were so motivated to contribute that we want to massively expand this effort in future semesters", commented Straub. "There is such a need for educational supplies for children around the valley, and our own students here at CWI are very eager to participate in programs that help others who are struggling."