Inside 43215: Downtown Lifestyles
OR GO COMMANDO…
Sure, Wall Street is crashing and the economy is tanking. Things look kinda grim in the investment portfolio.
But at least ya’ got clean underwear.
It’s easy to take the Bare Necessities for granted, but for downtown’s homeless population, basics like shampoo, toothpaste and (yes) new undies can be real luxuries. That’s why this year’s charity drive – the Bare Necessities Drive, is focused on the really critical basics for those in need.
From October 13 through November 14, drop off travel-sized hygiene products, as well as undergarments like socks, briefs and undershirts. New, unused items only, please. The skivvies are especially wanted. Dr. Allison Pond explains why, “At a real basic level, it promotes health and sanitary conditions and prevents…” The good doctor then rattled off a list of conditions too horrifying to transcribe.
In any case, downtown’s City Center just happens to be home A Dollar, which stocks plenty of the essentials at a price that allows you to treat others (and yourself) to a few little luxuries in tight times.
