Ascension St. Vincent Donates Backpacks to Clay Students

Ascension St. Vincent donates backpacks to Clay students

BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — School may be out for summer break, but a local hospital is doing its part to ensure the next school year gets off to a great start. With help from community donations and employee fundraisers, Ascension St. Vincent in Clay County provides backpacks full of school supplies for students as part of their Backpack Program. Students in the Clay Community Schools can sign up for the program and receive a backpack later this…

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