What to bring and expect on September 25

Because this year is different from previous years, here's some more detail about what to expect. First, what to plan to have with you:

• We're holding a raffle, so bring some cash! See the terrific donated raffle prizes in earlier posts below.
• We're collecting donations for Holland Rescue Mission; the items they need are listed below.
  
• Bring work gloves (and rubber gloves if you prefer to use them for indoor cleaning).
• Wear (or bring, just in case) CLOSE-TOED SHOES to protect your toes.
  

Plan to get dirty, not to make an impression; dress accordingly!

Here's what the day will look like:

8:00-8:15 a.m.

• Arrive at Hope Church, centrally located at 77 West Eleventh Street in Holland (between River and Pine Avenues, just south of downtown Holland and west of Centennial Park).
• Drop off your donations for Holland Rescue Mission just inside the door.
• Check in at the Welcome Table (we're requesting a breakfast donation of $5) and buy raffle tickets ($1 each, 6 for $5, or 14 for $10).
• Draw your table number, which will also indicate your crew assignment.
• Distribute your raffle tickets among the artwork donated by four talented women.
• Go to the table number you received and meet your crew and agency representative.

8:30 a.m.

• Help yourself to the breakfast buffet and network with your crew while you wait for the raffle drawing results.

9:30 a.m.

• Adjourn with your crew to your work site. Remember to take along a crew assignment card from your table, as well as an apple and granola bar for a snack at your work site.
• Plan to have lunch with your crew and wrap up by 3:00 p.m. Unless, of course, you're in the groove--then stay at your work site as long as you like.

Holland Rescue Mission Donations
Our donation drive this year is for women and children at the Holland Rescue Mission's Family Hope Ministry Center, which shelters women, children, and intact families experiencing homelessness.

For women, the Mission needs: new panties and socks; shampoo, conditioner, hair gel/spray/mousse/etc., combs, brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, disposable razors, lotion, and feminine hygiene products.

For children, the Mission needs: diapers, wipes, sippy cups, pacifiers, bibs, onesies, and toddler/preschool snacks.