Memory Joggers   Our Ongoing Opportunities to Help!

• Coupons for Caring
  Senior Services of Douglas County is continuing their Coupons for Caring program. The need volunteers to commit on a weekly basis. Contact: Tina Roberts, Senior Services of Douglas County, 745 Vermont, Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 785.842.0543 Fax: 785.842.0562
• Alarm Clocks
  We have many children who, for one reason or another, have to take responsibility for themselves and siblings to get to school on time. Many of these kids would like to have their own alarm clock - preferably electric - to take care of this responsibility but do not have the funds to purchase them. If you would like to help a kid get to school on time, donate an electric alarm clock. They can be brought to Hedges Insurance, 1035 Vermont.
• Food Pantry
  Our local food pantries are almost ALWAYS low on items - especially high-protein foods, such as peanut butter and canned meat products.  Also, cereals and meal starters ... Food donations are accepted between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at these agencies:
  • The Salvation Army, 946 N.H.
  • Penn House, 1035 Pa.
  • Ballard Community Center, 708 Elm St.
  • ECKAN Douglas County Community Center, 2518 Ridge Court
• Lawrence Habitat for Humanity and the Habitat Restore
  
• The Cordley Clothing Room
  The clothing room, located in Cordley Elementary School, is a like a little store and is open to all school children in Lawrence who need but cannot afford clothing.  The school is open most mornings or you can contact Julie Nice at 841-8010.   Although they accept used clothing in good condition and acceptable for school aged children, they are always in need of some new items as well:
       Underwear, boys and girls, all sizes from preschool on up
       Sweatpants, boys and girls, all sizes from preschool on up
       Socks, boys and girls  
  
• Women's Prison Ministries Clothing Drive (First United Methodist Church)
  Women leaving prison are given donated clothing so that they may start lives/jobs.  Size 14 and up outerwear items (no coats) may be donated to the Methodist Church  (841-7500), 10th & Vermont, 9-5 Monday through Friday.  They would like to have jeans, tops, skirts, dresses and shoes.  Also, plastic hangers, fabric spray and clothes racks.   
  
• Music Access  
  Music Access provides instruments and music lessons to Lawrence community children based on family need.  Contributions of new or used musical instruments or financial support would be appreciated.  Contact Jennifer Wesco, director of Music Access at musicaccessinc@yahoo.com for more information.
  
• Women's Transitional Care Services (WTCS)
  We have been notified of their current wish list:  Household cleaning supplies; linens; personal care items; gift certificates; alarm clocks; ethnic hair care products; new bras, socks and underwear; and office supplies.  Also their Children's Program is in need of: Art supplies; all age books; games (board, computer, card or puzzles); toys (all ages); plastic bins, shelves, carpets, old shirts and socks); a changing table.  Contact WTCS at 865-3956.
  
• Lasting Impressions Consignment Boutique
  One Hundred Good Women has an account at Lasting Impressions Consignment Boutique (The Malls, 23rd and Louisiana).  If you're doing some closet cleaning, take your items that are in good condition to Lasting Impressions and put them under our name.  The money from the sales will go to our general fund.  Call them first for conditions and consignment times (749-5122).  
  
• The Dusty Bookshelf
  You can donate your used books to our account here also.   (708 Massachusetts, 749-4643).
  
• Target Stores Designate a School Program
  You can designate a school to benefit each time you use a Target credit card.  This doesn't directly benefit One Hundred Good Women, but its a great program to remember!
  
• Dues Due?
  Please remember that we do not remind you when your last annual contribution is a year old.  So if you think it's been awhile, please consider sending $10 (or whatever you can afford) to help defray the cost of mailings, etc.  Thanks!