MLK Jr. Day of Service – Drop Off Items in Lombard

In conjunction with the Social Action Committee of Congregation Etz Chaim, we will be sponsoring the third annual drop-off event for items that will help us fulfill the needs of women living in two domestic abuse shelters: the Downers Grove Domestic Violence Shelter and Mary Lou’s Place in Evanston.

• The drop off will take place at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard from Sunday, January 19th through the end of the month. Collection boxes will be in the lobby.

Please consider dropping off NEW items listed below:

• Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash (full sized please)
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss (full sized please)
• Bars of soap, body lotion, deodorant (full sized please)
• Socks (kids, adult women sizes)
• New coloring books, crayons/markers, smalls toys, stuffed animals

This long-standing project acknowledges the difficulties that women face in working toward self-reliance and a strong future. These shelters serve women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence by providing housing, meals, counseling, and other personal essentials. These women often come to the shelter with little more than the clothes on their backs and hope for a better future.

Each Mother’s Day, the women of NCJW CNS deliver large gift bags to let the women know others care about them and their future.

Please direct any questions to Marsha Swetin at: [email protected]