MMS Homeless Community Service Drive
Schedule
Wed Jan 25 2023 at 12:00 am to Fri Jan 27 2023 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Mountaineer Montessori School | Charleston, WV
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MMS will host a necessities drive for neighbors served by the Bream Memorial Church Shower and Healthcare Program on January 25-27.
Montessori education nurtures a “service to others” culture, and this wonderful project is the brainchild of Arlo Bastress, an Upper Elementary II student:
"When I was at Target with my family before winter break, I heard this woman say to their kid that they had nothing for the holiday. This made me want to give back to my community. I think that if you have more than somebody else, you should share what you have and help them. Helping them can bring you happiness and bring others happiness. So, one way we could help others is to bring in stuff like toothbrushes, deodorant and maybe write a card or letter to them, and if you have any canned food that would be great. They also need things like new socks and underwear. Thank you.”
The MMS Homeless Community Necessities Drive, organized by our School Life Committee, will benefit the Bream’s Shower Program, Food Pantry and Clothing Closet, which is available to the city’s homeless and less fortunate. This program was started in 2021 as simply a shower program but it has grown into so much more. You can learn more here: https://www.syntrinity.org/featured/bream-memorial-churchs-outreach-program-offers-showers-healthcare-and-much-more/
From Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, January 27, we will be collecting the following necessities during the school drop-off line at both MMS campuses. (Scroll down to donate through an easy Amazon registry option!!)
Toiletries
● Deodorant for man and women
● Travel size soap
● Travel size toothpaste
● Toothbrushes (they can use with or without toothpaste already on them)
● *New winter gloves Size M & L
● *New socks size M & L
● Disposable razors
● Nail clippers
● Travel size hair brushes/combs
● Hair ties
● Hand warmers
● Dental floss
*Although winter gloves and socks must be new for toiletry bags, gently used winter gloves and socks can be accepted for their Clothing Closet service.
Non perishable To-Go & Ready to Eat foods
● Granola bars
● Nuts
● Seeds
● Crackers
● Fruit cups
● Jerky
● Chips
● Juice boxes
● Milk boxes
● Water bottles
● Canned food - only cans that do not require the use of a can opener
Gently used clothes
● All types of gently used clothing and shoes for men, women and children. Jeans and coats are in high demand.
● New underwear for men size L
● New underwear for women size M
You can also complete your donation at the click of a button through the Amazon Registry created for this supplies drive:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/146Y4FNQH3UNX/guest-view
For more information or to volunteer, contact Enybe Diaz: [email protected] / 304/546-6542
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Where is it happening?
Mountaineer Montessori School, 308 20th St SE, Charleston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
