NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Christopher Newport Director of Community Outreach Roland Ross announced that the Spring Clothing Drive Giveaway resulted in 1,000 items being donated to a variety of locations in the Hampton Roads area. 

In partnership with PrintingWright, the CNU coaches and student-athletes collected items ranging from t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and sneakers. Following the collection, the Captains donated items to four local organizations including the Greater Hampton Roads Boys & Girls Club, SafeHaven Empowerment Center, Achievable Dream, and Newport News Juvenile Detention. 

If you would like to contribute to these organizations or just would like to learn more about their mission, check out their websites below:

Greater Hampton Roads Boys & Girls Club: https://www.bagclub.com/locations/greater-hampton-roads/
SafeHaven Empowerment Center: https://safehavenempowermentcenter.org/
Achievable Dream: https://achievabledream.org/
Newport News Juvenile Detention: https://www.nnva.gov/432/Secure-Detention-Center

As the Director of Community Outreach, Ross has organized dozens of student-athlete initiatives that have improved and enhanced the lives of thousands in the local community.