Giving to the Giving Tree

LEESBURG — In December, the Giving Tree Closet was started at the Lee County 9th Grade Academy’s West Campus to provide for students in need of clothes or hygiene products. The effort got a financial boost recently with a $500 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County. Accepting the gift from club President Tim Thomas was Wendy Friar. The Giving Tree Closet also accepts donations of funds and items from the community. They can be dropped off at the school, located at 370 Leslie Highway, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Bags should be labeled “The Giving Tree Closet Donations.”

Special Photo: David Shivers