As a continuation of CPC’s red wheelbarrow project and our ongoing support for Inland Valley Hope Partners, the Board of Deacons will be sponsoring a personal hygiene drive to benefit Inland Valley Hope Partners as part of Sunday worship and coffee hour on May 1.
Any personal hygiene products of any size (travel, personal, or family) are welcome and may be dropped off on the patio before or after worship. Small items will be packaged into individual hygiene bags to offer to the unhoused. All other items will be available to support regular clients of IVHP, which is still experiencing a significant increase in need over past years.
Suggested items for donation include soap, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving cream, hand sanitizer, and lip balm, along with razors, toilet paper, Kleenex, tampons, toothbrushes, dental floss, combs, hair brushes, Band-Aides, etc. Also welcome are basic cleaning supplies such as dish soap, laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, bleach wipes, and paper towels. We also welcome your collection of individually packaged utensils. No diapers or formula please. Diapers and formula are supported by an ongoing program and are not a specific need at this time.
If you are not able to attend in person worship on May 1 and would still like to participate, donations may be dropped off in the red wheelbarrow in the Narthax any time before the drive or in the church office during regular office hours between now and Sunday, May 1. In addition, you may contact Karee Galloway (kjgalloway@gmail.com) to schedule a pick-up from your home.
And of course monetary donations for Inland Valley Hope Partners are always welcome and needed. You can make a tax-deductible, monetary donation to support Inland Valley Hope Partners (onlineinlandvalleyhopepartners.org) or by mail. (Checks may be addressed to Inland Valley Hope Partners, 1753 N. Park Ave. Pomona CA 91768).
The deacons continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of our worshipping community, especially in the last two years. Thank you for your continued support!