This information is from a recent email from Natalie Anderson, a student at SIUE. Please join her email list at anderson13nat@gmail.com to stay informed. TerraCycle is a highly-awarded, international upcycling and recycling company that collects difficult-to-recycle packaging and products and repurposes the material into affordable, innovative products. TerraCycle is widely considered the world’s leader inContinue reading “Terra Cycle Brigade – Collection of waste items not allowed in curbside recycling”
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School Supply Drive – Donations now being Accepted – Glen Ed Food Pantry
Volunteers at the Glen Ed Pantry are now accepting donations of school supplies throughout the months of June and July in preparation for the annual distribution. Items needed – backpacks, calculators, protractors, scissors, colored pencils, mechanical pencils, pencil cases, and ear-buds. Drive Ends July 21st Last year they helped 250 children. Glen Ed Pantry isContinue reading “School Supply Drive – Donations now being Accepted – Glen Ed Food Pantry”
Shoe Drive – Rain Tunnel Car Wash – Thru June 30th
Rain Tunnel Car Wash is collecting pairs of shoes at both locations for the month of June. They have a collection barrel inside. All types of shoes! As Long as they do not have holes in them, they are accepted! Shoes should be rubber-banded or tied together for donation. The Shoeman Water Projects pick upContinue reading “Shoe Drive – Rain Tunnel Car Wash – Thru June 30th”
Mosaic Pregnancy – Baby Items needed – Granite City
Mosiac Pregnancy & Health Center. Looking to help? They are currently in need of the following for the Granite City Center: Smaller Items – All smaller items must be new. 3-12 month boy onesies Boy bibs Boy socks 3-12 month boy sleepers Diaper bags Neutral bath sets Boy or neutral bottles Desitin/butt paste Baby lotionContinue reading “Mosaic Pregnancy – Baby Items needed – Granite City”
Serving Area Kids(SAK) lunch program in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon – Needs Lunch Items
Serving Area Kids (SAK) is seeking donations of individual lunch items such as: pudding/jello/fruit cups, individual boxes/bowls of cereal, granola bars, crackers, individual soups or mac and cheese…anything a kid might like in a lunch bag. Items can be dropped off at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 North Main M-F, 10:30-1:00. Come to the sideContinue reading “Serving Area Kids(SAK) lunch program in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon – Needs Lunch Items”
Seeking Donations of Bottled water, juice drinks, and wrapped snacks – Ends June 30
Throughout the month of June, The Madison County Child Advocacy Center is currently collecting the following: – Bottled Water – Individual Fruit Juice Drinks such as Capri Sun – Individually wrapped snacks, such as cookies or crackers Our organization, located in Wood River, conducts forensic interviews of children who are involved in allegations of abuseContinue reading “Seeking Donations of Bottled water, juice drinks, and wrapped snacks – Ends June 30”
Baseball Gloves and Baseballs – Deadline fast approaching
First Baptist Church of Maryville is collecting new and gently used baseball gloves and balls for their upcoming mission trip to Dominican Republic. Mission will feature baseball camps for boys and girls. Drop off at Missions Central in the Main Lobby. Please pray for the mission trip team and their work. I found out aboutContinue reading “Baseball Gloves and Baseballs – Deadline fast approaching”
E-Recycling – St. Boniface – Highland Walmart – Saturday May 16th
St. Boniface Youth Group will be hosting an E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. – Noon at the Highland Knights of Columbus on IL Rt 143 (across from the Highland Walmart). The group is raising money to attend World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Thank you for your help! AcceptableContinue reading “E-Recycling – St. Boniface – Highland Walmart – Saturday May 16th”
Give St. Louis Day – Tuesday May 5th
On Tuesday, May 5, be part of Give STL Day and make a difference in St. Louis! Give STL Day is a 24-hour giving event with local impact. Donate to the nonprofits working on the causes YOU care about. More than 790 nonprofit organizations have signed up to participate and will be raising much neededContinue reading “Give St. Louis Day – Tuesday May 5th”
Used Shoe Drive – Partners for Pets – GC Petsmart Sunday’s 11am -3pm Ends May 30th
Partners for Pets Shoe Drive Your old shoes are worth a lot! This shoe drive will accept shoes in ANY condition. Please tie or rubberband shoes together, they must be a pair. Partners for Pets are paid based on pounds of shoes – so the heavier the better! Your shoe donation will benefit two greatContinue reading “Used Shoe Drive – Partners for Pets – GC Petsmart Sunday’s 11am -3pm Ends May 30th”