T H E
Walking Closet Club
D O N AT E S T O
Lotus House!
By Ashley Valentin, Communications Coordinator
THE STATE OF FLORIDA INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON
HOMELESSNESS REPORTED that over 32,000 homeless men,
women, and children are residing in our state. As of January 2018,
the Homeless Trust reports that there are 1,000 people living on
the streets on any given day and 2,000 living in shelters in Miami-
Dade County.
On Friday, October 26, PTS Club, The Walking Closet Club went
to the Lotus House in Overtown to bring a donation of Halloween
costumes. Two weeks prior, the students collected over 60
Halloween costumes from their peers at Palmer Trinity School to
share with the kids at Lotus House. The Walking Closet collects
clothing throughout the year to be donated to those in need. The
Lotus House is a homeless shelter for women and children. While at
Lotus House, Walking Closet club members had a great time playing
with the children, helped organize the donated costumes, and
helped made Halloween very special for everyone at Lotus House!
The kids dressed up, ate candy, and had an amazing Halloween!
For any information on The Walking Closet or any information on
future clothing drives, please contact Anthony DeRosa,
aderosa21@palmertrinity.org.
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