17-year-old collects luggage of love for St. Mary’s Home

[July 22, 2020: CBS 5 WKRG] When 17-year-old Sarah Strope learned St. Mary’s Home was closing its doors after housing children in need…

[July 22, 2020: CBS 5 WKRG]

When 17-year-old Sarah Strope learned St. Mary’s Home was closing its doors after housing children in need for nearly 200 years, she felt compelled to do something.

The McGill-Toolen High School Senior launched a campaign to collect duffle bags and luggage for the youngsters who will be placed elsewhere.

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Her mother helped spread the word of Sarah’s efforts on Facebook, and friends answered the call with donations.

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Lou Anne says roughly ten more suitcases are needed in order for each resident to have one bag..... MORE



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