The students in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School program will participate in a monthly community service project.
Marian Eck, Director of Community Engagement for the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition spoke to students about what the Coalition does for Veterans. Their mission is to, "provide safe housing and comprehensive support services to homeless military veterans and their families, advocates for the needs and rights of all veterans, and offers affordable housing opportunities for low income individuals and families. The Coalition offers the following programs; Transitional Housing Programs for Veteran, Permanent Housing Programs for Veterans, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Veteran Food Pantry, Emergency Housing Voucher, and Foreverly House. Mrs. Eck spoke to students about items they can collect in the donation drive and how the items will be used. Students will be collecting items at HVCC North until Friday, November 21st. The following items will be collected:
Personal Care Items:
Cleaning Products:
Household & Furniture:
Miscellaneous:
Body Soap
Conditioner
Hair Combs & Brushes
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Floss
Body Lotion
Feminine Products
Shampoo
Shavers & Shaving Crème
Tissues
Toilet Paper
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Q-Tips
Sunscreen
Chapstick
Nail File/Clippers
Laundry Detergent
Fabric Sheets
Dishwasher Tabs
Dish Soap
Sponges
Clorox Wipes
Paper Towels
Pinesol Cleaning Liquid
Mop Heads
Garbage bags
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
New twin & full bedding
Dishware
Silverware
Glassware
Kitchen wastebasket
Dish drying rack
Laundry basket
Shower curtain with hooks
CDTA bus passes
Gift Cards (groceries & gas)
Gift Cards for barber shops, hair studios or movies
Non-perishable food items
Please reach out to ECHS Program Coordinator, Adrienne Snow, asnow@bscsd.org, with any questions.
