Columbia Borough School Board seeking to support students in need through community pantry

When: Columbia school board committee meeting, Oct. 3.

What happened: Brittany Kelley, home and school visitor, presented information about the district's efforts to support homeless families and students in foster care.

Background: As a home and school visitor, Kelley's responsibility is to serve as a liaison for students in foster care and families in transition or experiencing homelessness. She also serves as a truancy officer and internal coach for students with behavioral issues. Kelley discussed a community pantry for students and families in need, as well as the Toys for Tots drive during the holiday season, which provided Christmas gifts and supplies to 76 students and 27 families in the district.

More: Kelley also updated the board on referrals and on students she is supporting this fall, including 67 children — five of which are in foster care and 18 unaccompanied youth.

Contact information: Members of the community with questions, concerns or who wish to make a referral may do so by contacting Kelley via phone at 717-719-0296 or via email at bkelley@columbiasd.org. Readers can also visit the Families in Transition page on the district website.

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