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Helping Our Neighbors
The images from the recent storm show the
devastation of our neighboring communities. Much of
Lewis and Thurston counties are under water. Pacific
and Grays Harbor counties are without power. But we
can help.
United Way of Pierce County has three ways you can
help those in need. Donations can be made directly
to Lewis County via mail or their web site.
United Way of Lewis County
450 NW Pacific Avenue
Chehalis, WA 98532
ATTN: Flood Relief 2007
If you want
to contribute your time to help with clean up, contact
United Way of Pierce County 211 (simply dial 2-1-1)
to volunteer.
United Way of Pierce County has also set up a drop off
site at their offices to collect goods for displaced
families. The site is located at 1501 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma and will be open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through Saturday, December 22nd.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Money (cash-checks-Visa-MasterCard)
Gas Cards
Pre-Paid Cell Phones
Baby Items – Diapers, Formula, Baby Food
Common Medications
New Blankets/Sleeping Bags/Pillows
New Coats/Parkas
New Kid 's Socks
New Pajamas
New Underwear (all sizes)
Non Perishable Food
Personal Care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, etc.)
Small Appliances
2" Clear Packaging Tape
40 Gallon Garbage Bags
Bleach (no additives)
Carpet/Box Cutting Knives
Dish Soap
Extension Cords
First Aid Kits
Flat / Snow Shovels
Flat pry-bars
Garden Hoses/Nozzles
Generators
Hand Sanitizers
Latex/Rubber Gloves & Masks
Laundry Soap
Neosporin
New Space Heaters
Propane Heaters
Push Brooms
Rain Gear
Rubber Boots (all sizes)
Rubber Storage Containers
Shop Towels
Tarps
Volunteers with Power Washers
Work Gloves
Zip Lock Bags
There have been many donations of used clothing already received. At this time, no additional used clothing is needed.
There are other large-scale items needed including:
Dehumidifiers
Dry wall
Hot water heaters
Portable heaters
Sheetrock
Grays Harbor County was another of the hardest hit by the recent storms. They are looking for volunteer tree services (cutting up, removal, etc.) to come and help in their area. Interested? Contact the Grays Harbor United Way at 360-532-6260.
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