As part of our event, we'll collect donations for two local organizations.
Rick Rack is a new nonprofit in the area, housed in the City on a Hill facility. This organization provides clothing to teens in foster care. Founder Casandra Collins is responding, in part, to her own experience as a foster child decades ago, when she was required to leave her home with only a single grocery bag of clothes. Learn more about Rick Rack at their website, and think about what you might contribute to bring dignity to a young life at a difficult time. Specifically for our event, they're looking for new or gently used jeans and t-shirts (long or short-sleeved, but only with appropriate sayings or artwork) for kids from 11 to 19 years of age.
Sylvia's Place is an organization we've been honored to support in the past. Located in Allegan County, on the southern edge of our service area, Sylvia's Place operates a safe house for victims of domestic abuse, but also offers services to those who are looking to rebuild their lives: counseling, legal advocacy, and referrals for housing and other resources based on the survivor's needs. At the top of the list of Sylvia's Place needs are: paper towels and toilet paper, deodorant and body wash, and laundry detergent and other cleaning supplies. Check out the Sylvia's Place website for more information or more ways you can help.
If you're coming to the Women's Service Day 2010 on September 30, we'll have boxes set up to receive your donations. If you can't make the event but would still like to contribute, either contact the agencies directly or contact the planning team by e-mail at womensserviceday (at) gmail (dot) com.
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I want to help communicate what you are doing...some are asking where you are located and what date as this information isn't readily available on your site.
Casandra, we'll meet for breakfast at 77 West 11th Street, Holland--that's Hope Church. We'll start gathering at about 8:00 a.m. and send folks off to their volunteer assignments by 10:00 a.m. The registration form is at womensserviceday.com.
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