March Service Project Getting Underway

 WRITTEN BY DONNA DIETRICH & SARA TOMKO:

It's hard to believe we are already almost halfway through March!  As mentioned in last week's newsletter, the Outreach Committee is currently collecting items for our March service project.  This month we are asking the congregation to donate cleaning supplies and personal care items to make Goodie Bags for the residents of the Park Apartments on Chillicothe Street.  The idea was suggested by a member of the Outreach Committee who pointed out that many of those living in the apartments were on fixed incomes and struggled financially, sometimes having to choose between food and cleaning supplies.  After speaking with those at the apartments, the committee member shared some requested items.  Committee chair Sara Tonko ordered reusable bags in which to put the items for each resident.  Currently, there are 100 bags waiting to be filled.  Sara also composed a flyer with a list of suggested items to donate.  The list is also available on Sanctuary Community of Christ's webpage at scofchrist.org/outreach 

We hope to deliver these items to the residents on Saturday, March 21st.  All congregants are asked to participate by donating items and helping to deliver them. 

The following is a list of items suggested.  These do not need to be name brand and can be travel-sized items. 

Personal Hygiene Items: 

Toothpaste 

Toothbrushes 

Deodorant’ 

Shampoo 

Bath soap 

Hand soap 

Lotion - Hand/body 

Cleaning Items: 

Dish soap 

Paper towels 

Sponges 

Scouring pads 

Disinfectant sprays 

All-purpose cleaners 

Disinfecting cleaners 

Toilet bowl cleaner 

Scouring powder 

Cleaning cloths 

Dish cloths 

Please direct any questions to Sara Tomko stomko@scofchrist.org or Donna Dietrich at ddietrich@scofchrist.org