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We always have ongoing requests for help. It’s tough out there for everyone.
For a huge list of resources, look at the Headquarters website.
The Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging is looking for assistance with incontinence supplies for their clients. The request said: "So many live on little budgets and struggle paying for depends and bed pads. Many call frequently requesting help with the purchase of Depends [adult diapers]."
If you would like to donate diapers to the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, please call them for details before you deliver. 800-798-1366
Disposable diapers are expensive and necessary. Families in need can always use more diapers. You can take diapers to the Diaper Pantry at Ballard Center, 708 Elm, or to Penn House at 1035 Pennsylvania, or to the Lawrence Community Shelter at 214 W 10th St.
We get many requests for gift cards – gas and/or groceries. If you are able to help us keep them on hand, it will be even more appreciated. Please call us at (785) 380-7339, or send us a message if you have some to donate. Or please follow the specific instructions listed with the following requests.
This is a new one, and we need your input.
The Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging is looking for assistance with incontinence supplies for their clients. The request said: "So many live on little budgets and struggle paying for depends and bed pads. Many call frequently requesting help with the purchase of Depends [adult diapers]." They are looking for any suggestions or help.
We decided we would offer the agency help with grocery cards, but it's not something we can do on an ongoing basis. We also think that at some point we could do an adult diaper drive similar to what we've done for baby diapers.
Questions for our members:
Just Food, a project of ECKAN, coordinates keeping food in the local food pantries. They have a refrigerated facility now at 1200 E. 11th, and they are open for donations 8-5, Monday through Friday. Donations of money are even more welcome than donations of food. Every dollar you give buys 10 pounds of food to be distributed to local families. Or put another way, every dollar you give buys four meals. You can give online at justfoodfund.org, or you can stop by the office.
Got extra produce in your garden? Take those extra melons and tomatoes over to Just Food for distribution to the community. You don't need to have bushels and bushels. Whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Their website: http://justfoodks.org/
A couple of the agencies we work with need some help.
Willow Domestic Violence Center needs bath towels, hand towels and washcloths. Please call (785) 380-7339 or email us if you can help with this.
Penn House, 1035 Pennsylvania, is needing good quality, still in style, gently used, professional women’s clothing for women entering or re-entering the work force. Please deliver the clothes directly to Penn House.
One Hundred Good Women has an account at The Dusty Bookshelf, 708 Massachusetts. You can donate your used books toward our account.
For more information, go to the Willow website.
Also their Children's Program is in need of:
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
Don't forget our local food banks need your support!
Check out the Ongoing Requests page for needs that never go away and that YOU can help with.
Did you know? One Hundred Good Women will now accept your donated credit card reward certificates or unused gift cards! We keep them on hand for folks and families in need. Email Jennie for more information.
We don't send a notice. We just ask that you kindly remember to give your $10 per year dues. You can use the Membership Renewal form and then mail your dues or you could just bring your 10 bucks with you to the next 100 Good Women event!