Assisting Lives in Las Vegas Clothes Every Student at North Las Vegas' Cozine Elementary for the First Time

What happened

KTNV reported that more than 550 students at Cozine Elementary School in North Las Vegas each received a duffle bag filled with clothes. Volunteers from the nonprofit Assisting Lives in Las Vegas delivered the bags at the school.

According to KTNV, it was the first time in the organization's 50-year history that it was able to stop at a school and clothe every student there. The station reported that the school and the organization have worked together for years.

What each student received

Clothing and everyday essentials

KTNV reported that each bag held three pairs of pants, six shirts, six pairs of underwear and six pairs of socks. Each bag also included a hoodie, a blanket, a pair of shoes and a hygiene kit.

That mix covered both clothing and basic personal care items. According to the station, every bag contained the same set of items.

Sizes worked out with parents

The organization coordinated with parents on sizes, according to KTNV. That step was meant to match the clothes and shoes in each bag to the student who received it.

Why the school says it matters

Principal points to student need

Principal Dr. Jodi Notch told KTNV the effort sets kids up for success. She said the school has many children with needs, and that the donation "gives them an opportunity to come to school prepared, ready to learn."

Her comments tie the giveaway directly to the classroom. In her view, as reported by the station, having the right clothing helps students arrive ready for the school day. More coverage of local classrooms is available in our schools section.

Volunteers describe the delivery

Pam Foltz, boutique chair for Assisting Lives in Las Vegas, described the day to KTNV. "We go big or go home," Foltz said. She called it "absolutely amazing" to see a child's face when they open the bag.

A long partnership and a fitting name

Years of working together

KTNV reported that Cozine Elementary and Assisting Lives in Las Vegas have partnered for years. This delivery stood out because it reached every student at the school, which the station said was a first in the organization's five decades.

Named for a longtime volunteer

The school's name links it to the nonprofit. According to KTNV, Cozine Elementary is named after Linda Cozine, a longtime volunteer with Assisting Lives in Las Vegas. The station said the organization could not have picked a more fitting school for the effort.

Readers following charitable efforts around the valley can find more in our coverage of holiday giving drives and community events and in our community section.

What to watch next

• The ongoing partnership between Cozine Elementary and Assisting Lives in Las Vegas, which KTNV reported has been in place for years.
• Student need at Cozine Elementary, which Principal Dr. Jodi Notch told KTNV affects many children at the school.