Columbia school counselors help students get clothing

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT; updated 4:00 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, May 15, 2012

COLUMBIA — Jennifer Boyer is part of two worlds. As the counselor at New Haven Elementary School, she helps at least one student from a low-income family per week with items such as school supplies, food or clothing. More than half of the school's students are considered to be in need financially.

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