A key

component of the gala is the gift of a new outfit and

shoes to each child attending. According to Cliff Kinsey,

CEO of Children's Restoration Network, many of these

children have never owned a new outfit or shoes and have

worn only hand-me-downs.

"It is

always a mammoth task to generate the new clothes and

shoes that are needed to outfit all of the

children," Kinsey said. "This year we are proud

to have formed a partnership with Kids R' Kids Quality

Learning Centers to serve as collection sites for

community donations of new clothes and shoes," he

explained.

Clothes

will be collected through April 21 at Kids R' Kids.

Merchants in the Atlanta Apparel Mart, McMahan Shoes and

Sears also are lending a hand. "Each year, the

number of children participating in the program has

increased," Kinsey noted.

Volunteers

are needed to help pick up clothing donations, sort and

deliver the outfits. There is also a need for volunteers

to help with setup and cleanup on the day of the gala.

For information, or to volunteer, phone Kinsey or Jim Cox

at 770-649-7117.

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