- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Conduct a Toiletries Dirve
ORGANIZATION: BRIGHT HORIZONS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
This is a perfect opportunity for a community service project for schools, scouting groups, or religious organizations. Conduct a toiletries drive for The Edna Moran family shelter in Hempstead. This may be done by an individual or a group. We will provide a flyer for your use and help with any questions.
Here is the list of requested items:
- Adult Toothpaste
- Children’s Toothpaste
- Adult Tooth Brushes
- Children’s Toothbrushes
- Vaseline
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Lotion
Families arriving in homeless shelters are in crisis and in need of basic essentials and your work will be much appreciated!
If you are interested in organizing a drive or have any questions please contact:Sandra Horne, Bright Space Connector, hornesandra703@gmail.com.
Community Service Hours Will Be Documented Upon Request.
All donations may be dropped off at:
Anna House, Gate 6, Belmont Park, Elmont, NY 11003
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About BRIGHT HORIZONS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
Location:
105 WESTWOOD PL STE 125, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027, US
Mission Statement
The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children is a nonprofit organization focused on brightening the lives of children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness and other crises. We do this by creating and supporting Bright Spaces; warm, safe, enriching spaces in homeless shelters and other agencies for children and youth to build caring relationships, heal from trauma through play, and experience the joy of childhood. The Foundation believes that we can make the world a better place by engaging Bright Horizons’ employees, clients, families, friends, and community partners to strengthen families, support our communities, share our knowledge, and encourage others to join us in making a difference.
Description
Making a Difference
Bright Spaces are warm, safe, enriching places in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and other agencies for children and youth experiencing homelessness or other crises to:
build caring relationships,
heal from trauma through play, and
experience the joy of childhood.
In a Bright Space, children can play, families can gather, and agency staff can provide programming and services to families in need. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive atmosphere to instill positive self-concept and self-esteem that foster resiliency in children and build stronger families.
Today, there are 2.5 million children experiencing homelessness in the U.S. and at least 1 in 15 American children has been exposed to some form of family violence. The reality for these children is that there are fewer opportunities for them to develop the social, cognitive, language, and gross motor skills that are important for academic success. This has serious and long-lasting developmental outcomes, which often contribute to a cycle of instability that is difficult to break.
Our dream is for every Bright Space to be the place where children and families in crisis can find the safety and opportunity they deserve to experience enriching childhoods and strengthen the well-being of their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2150 Hempstead TurnpikeGate 6Belmont ParkElmont, NY 11003
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A