ADOPT - A - NIEGHBOR : Disaster Relief Packets

the problem:

We want to help people have sanitary / disaster relief packages in case of disaster emergencies this winter.

vital stats:

people impacted:

100

people involved:

4

why it's important:

Students Designing Lives Org. seeks to engage young people in acts of service year round and especially leading up to GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE WEEK ( April 23-25,2010 ).

the plan of action:

SDLO wants students to prepare sanitary packages for homeless/destitute among them in their neighborhoods : packages to include : sm. toothpaste,toothbrush,sm. comb,sm. brush,sm. mouthwash, sm. shampoo/conditioner, sm. shaving cream, sm. razor, sm. lotion, sm. sewing kits, sm. tissue pkg.,sm. bar soaps --- in med. plastic sandwich bags.

how you can get involved:

prepare supplies and donate to local missionary / soup kitchens / homeless outreach facilities.

project updates:

Comments

This is so awesome! You should definitely apply for a $500 Do Something Disaster Grant to get your project going! Check out dosomething.org/grants for more info

HAITI relief could use this project like YESTERDAY !!!!

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