A “trunk drive” that seeks to collect gifts for college-bound students in DeKalb County, ends July 25.

Donations can include gift cards, household items and toiletries. Gifts will be distributed to 100 needy students who begin their freshman year of college this fall.

Government drop-off spots are the Maloof government building, 1300 Commerce Dr., Decatur; the DeKalb Superior Court Clerk’s office in the county courthouse on McDonough Street in downtown Decatur; and the Porter Sanford performing arts center, 3181 Rainbow Dr., south of Decatur.

Donations also will be accepted at the 1st Class Barber Shop inside Stonecrest Mall near Lithonia and Nick’s Barber Shop, 4830 Redan Road, near Stone Mountain.

More information: 404-964-4936.

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Instructor Daniel Jean-Baptiste reminds students to "measure twice, cut once" while using a hand saw at the Construction Ready accelerated summer program at Westside Works in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The program provides training for careers in construction and the skilled trades. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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