On Thursday and Friday mornings, December 8 and 9, staff and student volunteers will be on Yakima Avenue from 11th to Earnest Brazill Streets seeking cash donations, toys, clothing and non-perishable food items to assist families in need during the holidays.

“This is a community outreach project that our staff and students look forward to each year,” says President David Borofsky. “Last year’s drive helped make the holidays brighter for more than 150 families. We sincerely appreciate the support we receive from the community.”

Bates Technical College is a public, accredited state college, and the largest technical college in Washington State. The college serves more than 17,000 students annually in career training programs, continuing education, apprenticeship training, business and management programs, home and family life classes, high school completion, and adult basic skills training. For more information, go to http://www.bates.ctc.edu.