Kassidi and Patti Parish-Kaminski.
The start of a new school year marks the beginning of a new season as surely as January 1st marks the beginning of a new year. And, as with the new year, it typically takes some time to get back into the routine: early mornings, hectic schedules, stuffing backpacks and making essential purchases for the back-to-school rush. For many of us, we have to budget for these extra expenses when back-to-school time rolls around each year. But for some families, budgeting for the start of the new school year provides an extra financial burden that they are unable to endure.
For Lamar CISD families, a unique program exists to help with the burden of back-to-school expenses. Jill Duban and her team at Common Threads helps over 2,000 Lamar CISD students with clothing and materials to help them start off the new school year prepared to learn and succeed. Supported by donations and volunteers, Jill has grown this program since 2001, and she and her sole staff member, Elsa Gonzales, are always looking for help. So, the next time you clean out your children’s closets or want to be involved in a true community grass-roots effort, remember Common Threads, and read all about this vital organization on page 10.
Since school has crept up on us, so will the upcoming holidays. Now is the time to get your home holiday ready, and we’re here to help. Our special Home Is Where the Heart Is section will help you with some ideas and resources to get the ball rolling on those home projects so you – and your family – can enjoy a beautiful home for the holidays.
The fall always brings around gala season as many fundraising events begin in September. September also kicks off the arts’ season, and absolutely! focus media is proud to serve as a sponsor for Imperial Arts’ Red Carpet event to kick off Fort Bend’s arts’ season in style. Join us on Friday, September 13th at 6 pm at the Center for the Arts located at 823 3rd Street in Historic Downtown Rosenberg for an exclusive preview of Imperial Arts’ season. We’d love to see you and snap your photo on the red carpet!
Absolutely! yours,
Patti Parish-Kaminski
Editor-in-chief, absolutely! Brazos