Two local students spent their summer planning an event to give back to their neighbors in East Bakersfield. The free thrift shop pop-up is coming up on July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Video shows two of Children First’s summer interns sharing their summer project: creating a free clothing pop-up event for the Bakersfield community. Through the event, they say they hope to make clothing accessible for all.
- The pop-up thrift shop event is on July 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the David Nelson Pocket Park on Niles Street. The event is free for the entire community, and there will be a raffle, painting activities and other free resources available.
- Donations for the thrift shop event can be brought to the final collection event on Saturday, July 27 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the David Nelson Pocket Park on Niles Street.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
For many students, summer is a time for relaxation and enjoying the sunshine, but for two local students, it was a time to plan how they could give back to their community in East Bakersfield, where they grew up.