If you live in Hampton Roads, The Virginia Beach Homeless Advocacy and Resource Partnership will be holding their annual Project Connect Day of Services and Point in Time count of the homeless on Thursday, January 27, 2011.
They are looking for individuals or organizations to “Stuff a Backpack” with items to donate to a homeless individual or to volunteer their time at the event.
- Needed items include: Mouthwash (small), Toothpaste (small sizes for individuals, full size tubes for families), Baby/body powder, Tissues, Lotion, Shampoo, Toilet Paper, Bath Soap (includes body wash), Toothbrushes, Q-Tips, 1 Gallon Ziploc bags, Combs/Picks/Brushes, Multi-Functional Wet Wipes, Deodorant, Tampons/Pads, Razors, Shaving Cream, Conditioner, Socks, Gloves, Powder Laundry Soap, TShirts, Hats, Blankets, Heat Packs, Hand Warmers, Disposable Rain Gear, Small Flashlights/batteries, Bags, Sewing Kits, Manual Can Opener, Pull Top cans of canned meat, canned soup, or Nabs.
- For more information about donating money or items and drop-off locations, contact Sharon Prescott at 757-385-5803 or [email protected]
If you are interested in volunteering:
- All volunteers must be 18 years or older
- The event is January 27 from 5am-4pm (doors open to the homeless 6am-3pm) at the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church at 19th St. & Pacific Avenue
- The VB HARP is looking for greeters, guides – this is the greatest need- (to escort consumers to various stations), food service workers and set up/clean up crews.
- To volunteer, contact Natasha Wise at 757-385-5834 or [email protected]
Thanks, Wood Elves!
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