The fifth annual AmeriCorps Week, taking place May 21-28, 2011, provides the perfect opportunity for AmeriCorps members to demonstrate AmeriCorps’ impact on critical issues, bring more Americans into service, and thank the community partners who make AmeriCorps possible.
Velma Ragsdale, AmeriCorps VISTA Leader with the Eastern Regional Family Resource Network is celebrating AmeriCorps week by partnering with First United Methodist Church in Romney on establishing a toiletries pantry. The toiletries pantry will provide hygiene and household products that low-income individuals and families are unable to access through other income subsidizing programs. First United Methodist Church has been a pillar in Hampshire County for several years, providing spiritual and social support to those in need. A few years ago they started a food pantry that provides two to four week supplies of nutritious foods to low-income individuals and families. The toiletries pantry will be a perfect addition to this great service.
People can make donations to the toiletries pantry during the week of May 21-28 at Anderson’s Corner on Main Street and throughout the year at the Eastern Regional Family Resource Network on High Street; their office is directly above the Literary Hall Cafe. Suggested items include deodorant, detergent, dish soap, feminine hygiene, floss, lotion, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and anything else along this line. Please donate unopened and unused items to ensure that people receive items that are safe to be used. For more information contact Velma Ragsdale at (304) 822-5787 or erfrnvistaleader@aol.com.
Thank you Anderson’s Corner, Christine Bowker, and Roberta Miller for your support.
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