FORT SMITH - The Children’s Service League of Fort Smith will reap the benefits of money raised by the Ben Geren Women’s Golf Association after a check presentation earlier this week.
The group raised $1,500 for the organization, and made a presentation on Tuesday at the Parker Center.
Organized in 1933, CSL serves children of all ages throughout Fort Smith by providing clothing and toiletry kits. When a child is identified as in need of assistance, a permission slip is sent home. When the slip is returned, an assigned representative of the Children’s Service League collects the child at school and takes him or her to the clothes locker. There the child is fitted with three pairs of jeans, five long-sleeved and five short-sleeved shirts, a heavy coat, a jacket, five pairs of underwear and socks, and a pair of shoes. If available, the child might also receive dress clothes, shorts, sweaters, or sweatshirts. The clothes are a mix of new and gently used shirts and jeans. The all-volunteer group always purchases shoes, underwear and socks for the children served. The League estimates that clothes and toiletries for one child cost $125, an expense they note is very reasonable for the complete package.
The donation was from money raised during the association’s Annual Halloween Ball Charity Golf Tournament Oct. 31.The Children’s Service League directly benefits FSPS students.
