Kids at Camp Donation Drive

Through June 22, 2023, University Station in Westwood is partnering with the charity, The Salvation Army of Massachusetts, to host a Kids at Camp Donation Drive with a drop-off location at University Station's Five Below store.

“Overnight camp is a life-changing opportunity that is not often a reality for many low-income families. Every child deserves to experience summer camp," says Tim Veglas of The Salvation Army Service Extension.

The drive will support struggling local families to help ensure that their children will be able to attend camp at the charity's Camp Wonderland with essential items. The camp appears to have a religious theme from a review of its website, but the organization's mission appears broader.

The Salvation Army of Massachusetts describes itself on its Twitter page as "[h]elping neighbors in need overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships" and on its Facebook page as "committed to doing the most good for the most people in the most need."

Suggested donation items that are being collected at Five Below include:

• beach towels
• bug spray
• sunscreen
• water bottles

“University Station is pleased to continue supporting The Salvation Army. This donation drive supports local families in need to prepare kids for summer camp,” says Rebekah Macchia, Director of Marketing for University Station.

Thanks to University Station for sharing this news with Westwood Minute.