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RAMBLIN' ROSE BUS | CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD

1625 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Open to K-12 students who qualify for a reduced or free lunch program
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Ramblin Rose bus runs from Jul to mid-Aug
https://cc.dio.org/programs/ramblin-rose

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Visit for school supply distribution, no pre-registration required, call for general program inquiries

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Shelby County, Illinois
Clark County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois
Cumberland County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois

Description

Free school supplies and backpacks are available to children in need via the Ramblin' Rose bus, and at the regular Effingham location. The bus travels to towns in the seven-county area to provide the supplies.

School clothing is also available from the bus, or families may choose to receive a voucher and shop for their clothing at Second Hand Rose Resale Shoppe in the Effingham Catholic Charities location.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/10/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD

Nonprofit agency serving, empowering, and advocating for individuals and families in need.

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