Back to School Shopping with Children - Again!

July 26, 2014 - Guadalupe Boys & Girls Club children went back-to-school shopping with members of the Kyrene Rotary this Saturday.  Parents helped their children make a list and brought them to Kohl’s department store early in the morning.  Each child was paired with a Rotary club member or another volunteer and provided a budget of $125 for purchase of shoes, clothing and school supplies.  The excited children soon learned their ideas were larger than their budget.  During the morning they learned that value is different than price and how to make comparisons and difficult choices to allocate their money. After 2-3 hours and check out, the children emerged into the sun with their bags eager to show their purchases and explain their choices to their nervously awaiting parents.

The club also provided funding ($1,250) for 10 children.  This is an annual event of the Boys & Girls Club and community youth project of Kyrene Rotary.  More information about the Guadalupe Boys & Girls Club can be found at http://www.clubzona.org/locations/guadalupe/