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Monday, Jan. 16 UI Day of Service … “observing a day of reflection and service

Clean out your pantry, your closets, your office, your drawers, your bookcases, your garage…because we’re in need of almost everything!

ACB has lined up the following donation sites to “ensure your unwanted goods are going to those who will get the maximum amount of benefit from them.” Please bring your donations in to the ACB admin office suite OR let Kathy Andersen know by e-mail (kathleen-andersen@uiowa.edu) and she is more than happy to drive to your house for pick-up! We will collect your donations until March 1.  The following is a list of companies and what they take…

1) Dress for Success

What they do: Dress for Success provides clothes and resources to empower women facing poverty to find jobs and thrive in the workforce.

What they take: Women’s suits and other professional women’s attire.

2) National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

What they do: In partnership with Cellular Recyclar, NCADV receives a portion of funds from the sale of refurbished electronics to support victims and survivors of domestic violence.

What they take: Used cellphones, laptops, digital cameras, video game systems, MP3 players and any related chargers and accessories.

3) Soles 4 Souls

What they do: Soles 4 Souls provides shoes to people living in poverty and helps with disaster relief efforts. They also help create entrepreneurship opportunities for people in need.

What they take: Gently worn shoes and clothing.

4) Lions Club International Foundation

What they do: Lions Club provides prescription eyewear and hearing aids to those without access to care.

What they take: Eyeglasses and hearing aids in gently used condition as well as unopened contact lenses.

5) Operation Paperback

What they do: Operation Paperback provides books for American troops overseas, as well as veterans and military families in the United States.

What they take: Gently used books. Operation Paperback will provide you with addresses to send to so you can personalize your shipments if you wish.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Colleen Crew in advance at (319)335-7744 or colleen-crew@uiowa.edu