The Survivor Empowerment Center in Carbondale welcomes a number of displaced children as a result of domestic violence. These children often come in with little to no belongings with their parents, including school supplies.
That’s why there hosting a Back to School Bash in August to give away backpacks filled with basic supplies to these students in need.
WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke about this issue with Mercedes Rutledge, the development specialist with the Survivor Empowerment Center.
