Charity campaign in Riga to help families with school supplies
Until August 29, a charity campaign is taking place at Akropole shopping centers in Riga, where people can donate school supplies or money to low-income families. This year, 275 families have requested help – twice as many as last year.
A charity campaign has launched in Riga to support families with low incomes in preparing their children for the new school year. Running until August 29, the initiative allows anyone to contribute by donating school supplies or money.
The campaign is hosted at Akropole shopping centers in Riga, where visitors can leave donations – both practical school items and financial contributions – to help low-income families cover the necessary costs for the upcoming school term.
According to information from the LSM program “Обсудим вечером,” 275 families have requested assistance this year. This number is twice as high as last year, reflecting a growing need for support. Organizers are encouraging residents to take part and help ease the financial burden that many families face as the school year approaches.
The campaign takes place at several Akropole shopping centers and aims to promote solidarity and practical aid. Donations can be made individually while visiting the centers, or through other means offered by the campaign to contribute money. More detailed information about donation points and options is available in the LSM report and on the shopping centers’ websites.
This initiative has become an important support mechanism for families for whom annual spending on school items creates financial difficulties. The increased number of families this year highlights the importance of such campaigns in reducing social exclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for children regardless of their families' material situation.
The campaign will continue until the end of August, and everyone has the opportunity to get involved, thereby providing concrete help to one of the 275 families that have requested support this year. Organizers hope that the public response will be large, so that together they can prepare children for the school year.
