Students collect 50 jackets for third annual drive at St. Paul's Hospital

Many will be warmer and drier on wet or cold days in the coming months

Brandon Biln, one of the coordinators of volunteer resources at St. Paul's Hospital, poses at the hospital's clothing depot with children from St. Augustine's Elementary. Photo submitted.

The students and families of St. Augustine's Elementary School in Vancouver recently worked together on their third annual jacket drive, led by the Grade 6 class. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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