Des Moines, IA – The goal each year is to get as many kids in need into Halloween costumes as possible. In years past, LAZER’s “Costumes For Kids” campaign has helped to put many smiles on those faces – in 2023, with that need as great as its ever been, there has been an exponential growth in the donation delivery.
Between the generosity of LAZER listeners and our phenomenal partnership with Goodwill of Central Iowa, a total of 506 costumes and accessories were recently delivered to Children & Families of Iowa, a local non-profit organization that distributes costumes to kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford one in time for Beggar’s Night festivities.
LAZER collected new and gently used costumes at the station’s studios throughout the 4-week campaign, and were able to raise a grand total of $5,744.36 through cash donations, both at the station, and at metro Goodwill locations. New this year, Goodwill hosted two “round-up” weekends, in which every purchase made by Goodwill shoppers was given the opportunity to “round-up” to the nearest dollar, with all that money going directly to the cause.
With the cash raised, the LAZER staff conducted two shopping trips, which resulted in our record-shattering donation drop at Children & Families of Iowa.
“We’re grateful for all the help we’ve had along the way to make this endeavor a rousing success,” LAZER 103.3 Program Director Andy Hall said. “And we look forward to the day where every kid who wants to go “Trick-Or-Treating” can do it in style, without the worry of financial hardship.”
This was the eighth year of the costume drive. The previous record for money raised was $1,200 in 2022.
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