By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
The Wonder Women League's Project Suitcase recently received two donations to continue the program.
The project received a $5,000 donation from the Schmidt Foundation and a $500 donation from the Ellis County Bar Association.
Project Suitcase provides duffle bags with comfort items to children who are removed from their homes in Ellis County for abuse or neglect.
The duffle bags contain items, including new pajamas, underwear and socks, fleece blankets, snacks, a stuffed animal, personal hygiene products, McDonald's meal certificates, note of support from WWL and a note from a former foster child, as well as a small toy, such as a deck of cards, fidget spinner or Rubik's Cube.
The bags are coordinated for appropriate gender and age of the children. Diapers and baby formula are included when needed.
The project was launched in fall 2020, and these two donations will allow the program to continue into another year.
You can learn more about the Wonder Women League on the United Way of Ellis County website.