WOEA-R is committed to help our communities and students. WE are doing that through two collections. Frist, we have chosen to support Artemis Center in Dayton, OH. Artemis Center empowers victims of domestic violence to make decisions and choices that will establish and maintain safety for themselves and their children. By working collaboratively with other community services, Artemis Center advocates are able to coordinate needed services. Additionally, community education and advocacy programs help to create community best practice responses to victims of domestic violence.
Our members donate school supplies at our September meeting and we collect the following items throughout the year. Please contact Marge Punter at Mipunter6018@gmail.com
Household items:
cleaning supplies-cloths, sponges, brooms, mops, paper towels, stick vacuum
glassware, dish sets, silverware
toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins, sandwich bags, towels-kitchen and bath, laundry detergent, dish detergent
Pantry needs:
boxed dinners, canned goods, peanut butter and jelly, rice, beans, baby food, Jell-O, cereal, condiments
Personal Hygiene:
bath soap, hand soap, hand sanitizer, shampoo/conditioner, combs, brushes, body wash, deodorant, mouthwash, lotions
Gift cards: allow us to give our mothers the opportunity to purchase items they need for themselves and their children. Grocery or gas cards in small denominations
Cell phone; Cell phones can save lives when used by victims of domestic violence to call 911. Phone that we are unable to use for victims will be recycled for cash to pay for vital programs and services. They accept any providers, accessories, remove sim cards, and be sure to erase all personal information before donating.
Misc. needs:
school supplies, backpacks
RTA bus tokens
small kitchen appliances, plastic storage bins
Second, we collect new and gently used books to be used for Read Across America Week in March. Books are collected at our meetings. Please contact Debbie Owens @ hotmail.com for more information.