Norwich High School presents the Purple Pride Closet
The Norwich High School Spanish Club spearheaded the Purple Pride Closet project by organizing the closet and collecting donations. (Photo by Catherine Sasso)
NORWICH – At Norwich High School, students and teachers have come together to create a space where students can gain access to basic needs.
The Purple Pride Closet is a resource available to all high school students. The closet, which is more the size of an office, contains school supplies, non-perishable food, hygiene products, and backpacks. The closet also has lightly used or new clothing including jeans, shirts, winter coats, winter hats, and socks.
The closet was first conceptualized in September of 2019. Starting with just a few donation items, it has developed into a The Norwich High School Spanish Club, lead by NHS Spanish Teacher Kim Carey, spearheaded the project but received help and support from all over the school.
The shelving for the closet was built by NHS Technology Teacher Chris Klatt and his students. The Life Skills class launders the clothing as it comes in. Teachers, students, and community members have all donated items to support the closet. Including a few major corporations like Chobani and Walmart.
The United Church of Christ donated draw-string bags. St. Paul's Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church also donated "several hundred dollars" to purchase non-perishable food items, according to NHS At-Risk Coordinator Rhett Genung.
High school student and Spanish club member Caiden Lewis designed and created the Purple Pride Closet poster.
Carey said that the students can go to any teacher to request items from the closet, but that they will be referred to either the school nurses or the school's social worker to gain access.
"It's been a work in progress and we're excited to finally be able to show it to the public," said Norwich High School Principle Kisten Giglio.
If you wish to donate items to the Purple Pride Closet, items can be brought to the Norwich High School front office during regular business hours.
The Purple Pride Closet is a resource available to all high school students. The closet, which is more the size of an office, contains school supplies, non-perishable food, hygiene products, and backpacks. The closet also has lightly used or new clothing including jeans, shirts, winter coats, winter hats, and socks.
The closet was first conceptualized in September of 2019. Starting with just a few donation items, it has developed into a The Norwich High School Spanish Club, lead by NHS Spanish Teacher Kim Carey, spearheaded the project but received help and support from all over the school.
The shelving for the closet was built by NHS Technology Teacher Chris Klatt and his students. The Life Skills class launders the clothing as it comes in. Teachers, students, and community members have all donated items to support the closet. Including a few major corporations like Chobani and Walmart.
The United Church of Christ donated draw-string bags. St. Paul's Catholic Church and the Episcopal Church also donated "several hundred dollars" to purchase non-perishable food items, according to NHS At-Risk Coordinator Rhett Genung.
High school student and Spanish club member Caiden Lewis designed and created the Purple Pride Closet poster.
Carey said that the students can go to any teacher to request items from the closet, but that they will be referred to either the school nurses or the school's social worker to gain access.
"It's been a work in progress and we're excited to finally be able to show it to the public," said Norwich High School Principle Kisten Giglio.
If you wish to donate items to the Purple Pride Closet, items can be brought to the Norwich High School front office during regular business hours.
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