Christmas in July is
here at last!
Please help the Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) parents and children celebrate “Christmas in July.” All month, we’ll be gathering needed items for DVIP house residents all month in July (5 Sundays!) See the list of requested items at the end of this article.
Plus, look what’s scheduled for Sunday,July 22, 2012.
Remember
your underwear that day, and bring some extras too. As per a DVIP spokesperson, residents of the
house can use donations of diapers (sizes 4-5-6) and all sizes of women’s, boys
and girls underwear.
Assembling
Welcome Bags
for newly-arrived moms.
Can
we put together 20?
We’ll pack
individual toiletries bags on the 22d, so bring in any cosmetics bags you find
in drug and department stores; or, if you’re like me that stash of Clinique
bonus bags you’ve been collecting since the last time we did this at
Faith. Also watch for specials on
toothbrushes and razors, plus travel-sized deodorant, toothpaste, body
wash/soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make-up, nail products, and
mouthwash. When you are buying, keep in
mind that African-American hair care products are always in high demand.
Bring
Welcome Bag items—and small travel/cosmetic bags—any Sunday up until Undie
Sunday. Then stay after the service on
the 22d to fill those bags and share some food and conversation.
Do you think
we can fill 20 Welcome Bags, i. e. 20 bags that contain all the personal items
listed above (and below)? I think we
can!
Here’s the list of
especially-requested items from DVIP:
Items for general collection
through the month: Can openers;
forks; diapers (sizes 4-5-6); girls clothes (sizes 8-12); women’s, boys and
girls underwear (all sizes); women’s jeans (all sizes); women’s tops (size
medium); women’s pajamas (all sizes); African-American hair care products;
larger shoes (sizes 8+)
For the personal care bags:(travel-size) deodorant; tooth brushes; toothpaste; body
wash and soaps; razors; shampoo/conditioner; lotions; make-up; nail products;
mouth wash.
Thank You once again from the Missions Committee