amanda nalley • democrat staff writer • June 7, 2009
Paper towels. A lamp to read by. A welcome mat at the front door. Soap. Most people take these household items for granted. For 57 homeless vets, they represent what is to come: A future off the streets. They are the simple things that make a house a home.
American Legion Post 13 is collecting items from laundry detergent to bathroom rugs to fill 13 four-bedroom units that will house 52 homeless veterans.
“You are sleeping under the bridge at I-10. What do you have? Nothing but the clothes on your back,” said Bob James of Post 13. “We are very passionate about helping veterans. We are the begging arm.”
Items needed:
Kitchen: bakeware, cookware, colanders, measuring cups, cooking utensils, toasters, can openers, coffee makers, 8-place dinner sets, 8-piece glassware sets, 4-piece coffee cup sets, 4-8 piece flatware sets, pot holders, sponges, paper towels and holders, dish soap, drainers, tea pitchers.
Bath: Toilet paper, shower curtain and hooks, bath mat, bathroom sets (soap holder, cup, toothbrush holder), soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deoderant, shaving cream. Bathroom dish sets (soap holder, cup, toothbrush holder)
Other: Towels, cleaning supplies, brooms, mops, trash cans, lamps, coasters, decorative items, computers/printers, televisions, welcome mats, rugs, bedding, laundry detergent and fabric softener.go here for more
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