 The uniforms students need. |
 Sister Anne Marie Kirmse, center, talked about her German heritage at the event. At left is Past International President Thomas DeJulio and at right is Mount Vernon President Geraldine Christiana. |
 Among those at the event were Bronx Westchester Kiwanians DPLG Doug Hickey, Vincent Pistone, Larry Pistone, and DPLG Rocco Riti. |
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon wanted to help local elementary school children obtain school uniforms now required by the City of Mount Vernon School District. Hosting a Kiwanis "One Day" Oktoberfest, the club raised close to $4,000 that will provide two shirts and khaki slacks to as many as 100 homeless and sheltered children presently coming to school without the required uniforms.
(Posted November 8, 2017)
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