UMD Criminology and Sociology Club Hosts Clothing Drive

DULUTH, Minn. — Find any old clothes while doing some spring cleaning?

Students with UMD’s Criminology and Sociology Club are looking for clothing donations for unhoused youth.

UMD students are collecting clothes and shoes at the drive. Those items will be donated to the Carlton County Restorative Justice Center, supporting unhoused youth.

The Criminology and Sociology Club focuses on getting involved not only on campus, but in surrounding communities.

Even though it’s spring, the club wants to make sure kids stay warm during cold temps.

“We’re pretty hopeful for getting winter clothing, because a lot of the unhoused youth need better winter gear just in general. We thought that if we did it after the big part of winter that people would be more willing to donate hats, mittens and winter coats,” said Kendra Davide, vice president of the Criminology and Sociology Club.

The club will also be collecting clothes on campus April 3rd and 10th, and people are encouraged to donate directly to justice centers if able to.