Bar of soap. Caption: Think of this as a bar of gold

Donation Drive to support homeless shelters during winter overflow

As summer winds down and the colder weather sets in, the Downtown homeless shelters prepare for their busiest months of the year. Every year from October 15 through April 15, the homeless shelters go into "winter overflow" months. They will expand their residential capacity so that people without housing can stay in a warm, safe place and utilize supportive services offered by the shelters

To assist the shelters during this time of need, Capital Crossroads SID coordinates a donation drive to collect much needed supplies for the shelters.

All donations are provided directly to Faith Mission, Friends of the Homeless, and the Engagement Center at Maryhaven.

Toiletry Donation Drive 2009, October 14-November 6

In an effort to help area shelters provide the basics, the Downtown SIDs are asking you to donate sample/travel-sized toiletries and men and women’s packaged undergarments. Examples of acceptable items are:

Unopened travel-sized toiletries, such as shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, and lotion
Packaged undergarments such as undershirts, socks, and underwear (men and women)

All items will be donated to the shelters the week before Thanksgiving. Donation bins are located throughout the downtown at the following locations:

LeVeque Tower, 50 W. Broad St.
Key Bank Building, 88 E. Broad St.
Bricker & Eckler, 100 S. Third St.
Huntington Bank. 17 S. High St.
Huntington Plaza, 37 W. Broad St.
85 Marconi Boulevard
57 E. Main St.
326 S. High St.
22 E. Gay St.
15 E. Gay St.
140 E. Town St.
Capitol Square Office Tower, 65 E. State St.
Lazarus Building – Ohio Department of Insurance, 50 W. Town St.
One Columbus, 10 W. Broad St.
Fifth Third Center, 21 E. State St.
The Columbus Dispatch, 34 S. Third St.
The Motorists Insurance Group, 471 E. Broad St.
Seneca Apartments, 367 E. Broad St.
Midland Building, 250 E. Broad St.
OEA, 225 E. Broad St.
State Auto, 518 E. Broad St.
Downtown SIDs office, 23 N. Fourth St.

Put your change where you can make one. Donate to organizations that help get people off the streets and into permanent housing.

Questions regarding the drive can be directed to Kacey Campbell, Promotions Coordinator at (614) 645-5095 or kacampbell@sidservices.com.

2008 Toiletry Donation Drive
Sponsored by Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts

Thank you for all of your donations!
Capital Crossroads received over 8,000 bottles of shampoo, over 4,500 bottles of lotion, over 4,000 bars of soap, and numerous other toiletries. items were distributed to local shelters including: Faith Mission, Friends of the Homeless, and the Engagement Center at Maryhaven.

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