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| Pajamas collected by VIA, baskets and extras provided by Family Promise |
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Specific Project Ideas:
1) Aid to Inmate Mothers:
A) "Pack A Purse": Purchase a purse, tote, or backpack and fill it with the following items: Toiletry items (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, lotions, shampoo/conditioner comb/brush etc) New undergarments-bras, panties, socks, panty hose (please include plus sizes), pajamas, gift cards.
B) Story book collection: Collect soft back children's books that will be read and recorded by the incarcerated mother.The mother is recorded reading the story then the recording and the book are mailed to the child.
2) Make "no sew blankets" for the homeless or group homes.
3) Pajama collection: Collect pajamas for Family Promise, Family Sunshine Center and The Salvation Army.
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General Project Ideas:
1) Gather clothing at your school or neighborhood and donate them to a local shelter.
2) During Mother's day or Father's Day pass out care packages and cards at a local nursing home.
3)Get a group together and visit/sing at a nursing home
4) Plan and organize a book drive.
5) organize a canned food drive and donate items to the local food bank
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