April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ohio, and Allen County Children Services is working to “paint the town blue.”
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“A lot of them have needs, just like our clients do,” said Greg Sowinski, communications coordinator for Allen County Children Services. “So just because they're not a client of the agency does not mean that they don't face some of the similar issues that our clients face, especially with financial means being limited.”
Normally Santa would go door to door and surprise classrooms with gifts and carols. To follow social distancing guidelines, they came to him instead. However, students were still given goodie bags, and one class even played music on their recorders. Two hundred and ten gift bags were handed out. They were filled with snacks, socks, a blanket, and more. Member of the club Greg Sowinski says some children may not receive much at Christmas, so this is one thing they can do to help.