Refugees discover warmth of Eagle Optimist Club

The Eagle Optimist Club conducted the third annual Coats for Kids drive in November and December collecting more than 150 new and gently used coats and redistributing them in the community through The Landing Community Center.

Chairperson Brandy Ethridge placed donation boxes in local schools and businesses participated in the collection including, among others, Bank of the Cascades, Syringa Bank, and Washington Trust Bank.

All gently used donations received complimentary cleaning courtesy of Custom Care Cleaners, 228 E. Plaza St. Eagle.

A major beneficiary of this year's drive was the St. Alphonsus Family C.A.R.E Maternal/Child Health Clinic. With a specific goal of helping refugees adapt to life in the United States and Ada County, Idaho, the clinic provides health care, social and community assistance to women and families from many different countries and continents.

Shown in the picture are refugees, St. Alphonsus Family C.A.R.E Maternal/Child Health Clinic Staff and Eagle Optimist Club members Myrna Harris and Mike Harris.

The Eagle Optimist Club sincerely appreciates the kind donations from the community. Thank you!