COLUMBUS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College students in Columbus, Franklin, and Shelbyville recently raised more than $900 to purchase winter items for Afghan children housed at Camp Atterbury.
The Student Leadership Academy (SLA), a leadership development program for Ivy Tech students, collected donations during an eight-week campaign called “Helping Camp Atterbury: A Winter Drive.” The money was used to buy socks, sweatshirts, gloves, and jackets for the kids.
On Friday afternoon, the group delivered the clothing and other materials to Camp Atterbury.
“We wanted to show some kindness from the community in their newfound home, to let them know they are welcome in the United States,” said Ivy Tech student Kayla Dial, a member of the SLA class.