Women's Shelter of the Coastal Bend

the problem:

Meeting the needs of families that had to leave an abusive situation with only the clothes on their backs.

vital stats:

people impacted:

5

people involved:

10

why it's important:

Several of our members have come to us from an abusive past. There is a need that we can help fill.

the plan of action:

Gather needed items at monthly meetings for delivery to the Women's Shelter.

how you can get involved:

Let our Chief Medical Officer know if you have any women's and children's clothes for donation. Between her and the rest of the command staff we can make arrangements to pick items up from you.

project updates:

12/04/2009

Four large bags of women's/children's clothing, personal products, and toys were delivered the last week in November.

10/13/2009

contact medical@ussjoanofarc.org for more information

Comments

This sounds like a great idea. You should add some photos to your post- it might attract people easier so you can get more donations. Best of luck! Also, if you haven't already, you should apply for a Do Something Grant. Here's the link: http://www.dosomething.org/grants.

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