Are you looking to donate some of your excess Easter candy? Maybe you can’t pass up a 90% off deal at the store? Please contact Betsy Sawyer at Kbjsaw@hotmail.com. She is a volunteer for several homeless outreach programs.
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Purse and Bag Project – EHS Ends April 22
Edwardsville EHS EPIC students are collecting gently used purses and drawstring bags for the homeless. They also need items to fill the bags – Non perishable food (snack size cheese crackers, granola bars, bags of nuts, slim-jims, trail mix, raisins, fruit cups, etc) travel size shampoo, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes/toothpaste, soap & deodorant, card/travel sizeContinue reading “Purse and Bag Project – EHS Ends April 22”
Shoe Drive, Paper Shredding, & Goodwill Drop Off – Saturday March 12th
Stop by the Home and Garden show this Saturday at MEHS – to drop off the following items to recycle / donate: MERS Goodwill accepting donations (no TVs, CRT Monitors, Mattresses, Box Springs, large appliances or chemicals) Scott Credit Union sponsored on-site shredding (Shred It) 10-2 Saturday) Drop-off site for the Shoeman Water ProjectContinue reading “Shoe Drive, Paper Shredding, & Goodwill Drop Off – Saturday March 12th”
Prom Dresses and Accessories Needed
Please donate your old Prom dress to Junior Service Club – Every girl should feel like a princess on that special day…Prom! The JSC Boutique provides formal wear to girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their Prom. Through donations of new and gently used formal dresses and accessories, we are able to “TurnContinue reading “Prom Dresses and Accessories Needed”
Teen Clothing Drive – Madison County Courthouse – Ends January 10th
Looking for something for your teens to do over the holidays? Have them clean out their closets! Help the Illinois JusticeCorps celebrate the 2016 MLK Day of Service by donating new and gently used clothing for children ages 12-17 in the Foster Care Program!!! Donation Collection will begin December 1,2015 through January 10, 2016. ItemsContinue reading “Teen Clothing Drive – Madison County Courthouse – Ends January 10th”
LMS Toy and Food Drive ends Dec 11
Both Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools will be collecting new toys and non perishable food for the their annual drive. FIT and GO students have wrapped boxes in preparation for the annual toy and food drive. Please consider sending in new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items. Donations will be accepted November 30 through DecemberContinue reading “LMS Toy and Food Drive ends Dec 11”
Boy Scouts – Scouting for Food – Saturday November 21st
On November 14th, Scouts distributed bags in local communities to collect canned food for local food pantries. The Scouts are asking residents to fill these bags with canned food and place them by their front doors before 9 a.m. on November 21st, so that the Scouts can collect them.
Glen Ed Food Pantry
There are several collections for the Glen Ed Pantry coming up. As you are purchasing items for you family, please keep in mind those within our community that the pantry supports and pick up an item that is in need. Thank you for all your support! Please share this post.
Teen Clothing Drive – St. John’s UMC – Ends October 11th
Now through Oct. 11th bring gently used clothing for our teens in need. The St. John’s youth group is collecting clothing for our area middle and high school students. Donation suggestions include: jeans, t-shirts, flannels and hoodies. Let us congratulate our youth on their ministry to the community, by showing them support with donations overContinue reading “Teen Clothing Drive – St. John’s UMC – Ends October 11th”
Halloween Costume Drive (Toddler – Adult) Ends October 23rd
Project AVA is proud to introduce our Halloween “Bootique”. From September 25 – October 23rd we will be collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes, size toddler through youth size large. Our goal is to reach children who would otherwise not have a costume, and make their day just as enjoyable as the rest ofContinue reading “Halloween Costume Drive (Toddler – Adult) Ends October 23rd”