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Student Support Coordinator (SSC) Katie McClave from Guadalupe Centers High Schools knows the importance of forming connections within the community. When SSC Katie found out one of her students, *Izabelle, had no furniture in her apartment, she took action right away! Izabelle was living independently and working full-time in addition to attending high school. She was forced to sleep on the cement floor in her apartment, hindering her ability to perform well in school. To help, SSC Katie reached out to Sleepyheads, a nonprofit organization that donates gently-used beds and bedding to Kansas City area children and families, for help. The organization supplied the student with a mattress, box springs, and bedding. CIS also formed a partnership with Flourish Furnishings, an organization in Kansas City that assists with providing whole home furnishings. SSC Katie took Izabelle shopping at their warehouse to help her pick out a couch, table, dresser, chairs, and all the furniture she could want for her apartment. SSC Katie drove the 10-foot Uhaul to Izabelle's apartment and, with her boyfriend, moved her furniture into her apartment. Izabelle now has a safe, comfortable living space and can fully focus on completing school and getting her diploma.
*Name has been changed to protect the student's privacy. Photo is a stock image.
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