Last year, Facility & Construction Operations worked through the University Veterans Support Center to provide donations of over 80 “magic blankets” and other in kind items to the Veterans Hospital and Veterans Nursing Home. This holiday season Facility & Construction Operations will be making “magic blankets” and collecting items for The Road Home and their Community Winter Shelter in Midvale. Your donations will provide comfort for families and individuals to ensure that no one is left out in the cold.
Last year, 6,725 individuals (including 659 families with a total of 1,223 children) were sheltered in their facilities. There is no question that the shelter they provide saves lives. The Road Home is open every day of the year and will shelter anyone in need. They do not turn people away and make room for everyone who needs a safe, warm place to stay.
The Midvale shelter houses up to 80 families at a time, increasing the outreach of the program from 20 to 100 families. This additional space allowed The Road Home to provide services to 336 families in 2012 and it is anticipated the numbers will be even higher in 2013.
Items being collected through December 10, 2013 are new baby bottles & formula, diapers (sizes 3-5), coats & jackets for men, women and children, new underwear, gloves, socks and warm hats. We recognize that these items may be the only presents families receive.
We would like to thank everyone in Facility & Construction Operations for your contributions whether it is through your time or financial donations. Collections will continue through Tuesday, December 10, 2013. We appreciate your continued support and are looking forward to seeing what this group can accomplish this year!
Last year, 6,725 individuals (including 659 families with a total of 1,223 children) were sheltered in their facilities. See events for additional volunteer opportunities.
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