2,000 “CARE PACK” Necessities
TOILETRIES | CLOTHING/GARMENTS | FOOD | BEVERAGES | FIRST-AID |
Toothpaste* Toothbrushes Wash Cloths Soap* Deodorant Hand Sanitizer Sanitary Napkins Kleenex** Wet Wipes** Shampoo* Vaseline* Lip Balm | (New or Clean Used) Hats Gloves Coats Jackets Sweaters Blankets Throws Socks Shoes Belts Shirts Pants Underwear Bras T-shirts (S-2X) | Pudding Cups Gelatin Cups Fruit Cups Snack Cakes Snack Bars Chips*** Cookies*** Crackers*** Vienna Sausages Potted Meat Oranges Apples Bananas | Water Soda Tea Bags Instant Coffee*** Instant Juice Mix*** Hot Chocolate*** | Band Aids Antibiotic Cream |
*travel size ***single servings
**individual packs
Care Packs will be distributed in Court Square, in the heart of downtown Memphis on Sat., December 19, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Deadline to donate items is Fri., December 11th. In order to effectively organize the items, we would like to converse with you beforehand to determine which items you would like to sponsor to ensure equal distribution of products for the Care Packs.
Can’t sponsor any items, but still want to help? Volunteer your time as a way of giving. To sign up your organization or yourself, call or email us at 901.292.9115, or email at hopeestablishment@yahoo.com.
MEMPHIS HOMELESS TO GET GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
(MEMPHIS, TN – Nov. 10, 2009) - What if you were two paychecks from being homeless? Are you prepared to embrace your precious face to the gross grounds layered in spit and urine, even the old gum we chunked from the car window in passing. No one really plans to be homeless, but life can certainly take that turn for any of us.
With more than 2,000 (accounted) men, women and children living on the streets of Shelby County, homelessness affects all of us. So, while toasting glasses and chuckling with family over a plump turkey this holiday season, take a moment to reflect on the man who lost his job and search for scraps to nourish his body; or, the woman who had nowhere to go while desperately running from her abusive relationship; and, the soldier who lost his way as a servant to his country bravely protecting strangers he’s never even met – deserving of a clean cool drink of water.
Hope Establishment, a family ministry with the desire to bring hope back to the poor, wants to remind individuals of what giving really means; and, if just one person’s spirit is lifted, then our help is certainly not in vain. Preparing and serving meals to the homeless is always a great contribution. However, their needs far exceed just having a meal to eat. Hope Establishment wants to get to the core of their daily necessities, and we need your help to make it possible for as many homeless individuals to receive a “Care Pack” this holiday season.
WHO: Hope Establishment
WHAT: Feed/Distribute Care Packs to Memphis Homeless
WHEN: Sat., December 19, 2009 (deadline for donations Dec. 11th)
WHERE: Court Square - Downtown
Hope Establishment is reaching out to citizens all over Shelby County, to donate items for the Care Pack, such as winter garments, first-aid/hygiene items and snacks. We have 2,000 bags to fill and only a short period of time, but we know as a community, it can be done with much effort. Care Packs will be gifted to individuals during a fellowship of hot meals and singing in Court Square, in the heart of downtown Memphis on Sat., December 19, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Deadline to donate items is Fri., December 11th. For a complete itemized list of necessities needed, email us at hopeestablishment@yahoo.com. In order to effectively organize the items, we would like to converse with you beforehand to determine which items you would like to sponsor to ensure equal distribution of products for the Care Packs.
DROP-OFF SITES
(You may drop off any items at the following locations, during normal business hours.)
John Dustin Buckman Boys & Girls Club – 1100 Vollintine
Pets Choice Animal Clinic – 1396 E. Shelby Dr..
Can’t sponsor any items, but still want to help? Volunteer your time as a way of giving. To sign up your organization or yourself to help distribute Care Packs on Dec. 19th, call us today at (901) 292-9115.
