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Local Nonprofit Organizes Shopping Spree for 1,700 Children

Local Nonprofit Organizes Shopping Spree for 1,700 Children
Kids Matter International logo | Image by Kids Matter International Facebook

Kids Matter International is organizing a shopping spree for over 1,000 North Texas children at Kohl’s department stores in Southlake and Arlington this November.

Kids Matter International seeks to improve the quality of life of children living in lower-income homes. Since its inception in 2006, the Southlake-based nonprofit has impacted over 16,000 children by providing goods and services such as clothing, food, educational programs, and school supplies.

Kids Matter International has spent roughly $2.8 million on acquiring new clothing for thousands of children through its Around The Block (ATB) program, according to its website.

ATB is a collaboration between Kids Matter, Kohl’s Department Store, and the McCarty Family Trust, where the leadership team, volunteers, and donors can all interact together with the children they serve.

Twisted X, a footwear maker in Decatur, Texas, will give each child shoes in a donation worth over $100,000.

Community agencies and local schools have referred children to the program. Each child will receive a $100 voucher to spend on new clothing, amounting to a value of between $225 and $250 in stock with discounts and no taxes.

The nonprofit’s president Marti Conner expressed in a statement that the mission is to help children in need. “For the majority of the children, it is the first time they will shop for new versus receiving hand-me-downs,” she said.

Conner added that the events are always held in November to ensure that the children have warm clothing before the winter season.

The events are scheduled for November 5 and 6 in Southlake and November 12 and 13 in Arlington.

On November 19 and 20, the shopping spree will be held for another 700 children at Kohl’s in Austin.

Volunteers are still needed to shop with the kids and their families, as well as set up and close the event, according to Kids Matter.

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