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2020 NATIVE AMERICAN DONATION DRIVE
***Date TBA***
Each summer, Sacred Heart of Mary collects and delivers donations to the Sacred Heart Center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. This social service center has been helping to serve the needs of the people of the Cheyenne River Reservation since 1982. The counties it serves are some of the poorest in the nation. Eagle Butte is located near the center of the reservation, serves as tribal headquarters, and is the largest community in the region.
On Sunday a Sunday in June 2020 ( ONE DAY ONLY!), we will be collecting, sorting, and packing donations for the annual Native American Donation Drive. In addition, we will also be selling breakfast burritos in St. Bernard Hall that same day to help support the financial needs of this mission.
Please hold your donations aside until June 10 th. On that day, please bring your items to the gymnasium where tables will be set up to sort and pack the donations. We will welcome any of the following gently-used items:- Books
- Bikes
- Toys
- Linens
- Furniture
- Home décor
- Small Electronics/Appliances
- Clothing
- Coats/Jackets
- Undergarments/Socks (new or like-new)
- Shoes
Please also consider volunteering that day, as we will need help with sorting and packing donations, and loading the rental truck.
We are in need of packing boxes. If anyone has any to donate, please break them down and drop them off in front of Luke Hall. These will be stored until use on June 10th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maureen Handwerker at handwerker22@gmail.com or 303-926-9297.
About The Sacred Heart Center
The Bear Necessities Thrift Store Provides clothing and household items to those in need at a nominal cost. Clients from Child Services and Family Violence Services receive needed clothing at no charge. Household items are given to clients who need to establish a new residence. The demand for these services is steadily increasing. The items may be used or new. The store is open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm. Mountain Standard Time. Donations of clothing toys, and household items are welcome during these hours. We always have a shortage of household supplies. Your kind donations are greatly appreciated.
Program Needs List
1. Clothing - All sizes
2. Kitchens/Household items
3. Towels / Washcloths
4. Decorative items
5. Bed Liners
6. Winter Coats
Volunteers needed for any of the following:
- Help collect/deliver donations to Sacred Heart of Mary Church Packing boxes still needed!
- Help Sort/Pack donations (one or both days)
- Help Load Truck (use of dollies and minimal lifting)
- Help Drive Truck (backup openings are available)
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