Charleston auction, dealers open hearts, wallets for homeless high-schoolers
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CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Charleston Auto Auction has teamed up with dealers to help provide homeless high school students with a place to live.
So far, more than $6,000 has been raised for the H.O.M.E. Project at Stall High School, which is seeking to purchase a house to be used as a shelter.
“I have heard some stories that would just break people’s hearts … you know, kids sleeping on benches at the mall,” said Kim Wilson, principal. “Kids asking, ‘Can you find me a place to stay? I don’t have any place to go.’”
Currently, 21 students at the North Charleston school are homeless.
After hearing about a similar school program in Missouri, Wilson formed a committee to explore the purchase of a house near her school. It will be for upperclassmen and will be run by surrogate parents.
“The initial response has been outstanding,” said Laura Taylor, general manager of Charleston Auto Auction. “In addition to cash donations, dealers have agreed $5 to $100 per vehicle” bought or sold.
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To donate to the Stall High School H.O.M.E. / Charleston Auto Auction event, call (843) 719-1900 or mail donations to Charleston Auto Auction, Attention: Stall High School H.O.M.E. Project, 651 Precast Lane, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461.
