City of Albuquerque hosts fundraiser to provide school supplies for kids in need

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque hosted its annual Clothing Bank and Supply Barn Fundraiser on Friday. The city teamed up with the Corporate Volunteer Council of New Mexico which is an association comprised of business, government, and nonprofit employees.

The goal of the fundraiser is to provide kids with much-needed supplies for the fall season. Together, they raised over $26,000 and donated dozens of boxes filled with supplies and backpacks.

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