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Monday, September 19, 2005

UIS Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection Drive

They need our help, any donation is greatly appreciated.
Donation Drop Off: Studio Theatre – PAC: Monday – Friday11:30 – 1:00 & 4:30 – 6:00
Needed Items
Baby Items :
Diapers, Baby Formula, Wipes, Baby Food & Baby Cereal, Baby Bottles.
Children's Items:
Children's Clothing, School Supplies, Children's Books, Children's Toys.
Toiletry Items:
Feminine hygiene products, Soap, Shampoo, Lotion,Tooth paste, Tooth brushes, Deodorant.
Linens / Clothing:
Laundered or New Clothing,Towels, wash cloths,Bedding.
Food:
Bottled Water, Canned goods & Nonperishable food.
Cleaning Products:
Bleach, Dish Soap, other cleaning items, Laundry Detergent, Rubber Gloves, Mops, Brooms, Etc

For more information contact:

Dana Rodriguez-Seijas : dgood02s@uis.edu
Samantha Drews: sdrew01s@uis.edu
Carrie Bauer: cbaue01s@uis.edu

“Pray for the dead, and fight like hell for the living” – Mother Jones

Other UIS Hurricane Relief Efforts

Social Work Club – Baby Items - currently,
Collection points: Brk 2nd and 3rd floor; Library
Contact: Jan Droegkamp

Housing Residence Council – September 17th ; Volleyball and soccer games fundraisers
Contact: Kyle Simpson

Hurricane Relief Project
Gift Card Fundraiser – T-shirt Fundraiser: September 19-23rd PAC
Contacts: Dana Rodriguez-Seijas, Samantha Drews, Carrie Bauer

Outdoors UIS Carnival / Spaghetti Dinner – October 8th - Fundraiser
Contact: Brad Ward; Jen Davis;

Brown Bag Luncheon
– TBA
Contact: Chris Wyant

Blue Crew vs Faculty – Volleyball game October 9th – Fundraiser
Contact: Brad Ward

Women’s Issue Caucus - October 17-20
Fundraiser for Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Contact: Nicole Evans
President, Women's Issues Caucus
nevan01s@uis.edu

Service Learning Trip

UIS Hurricane Relief Trip – Winter/Spring Break: Operation Home Delivery

Contact: Samantha Drews, Dana Rodriguez-Seijas, Carrie Bauer

*Organizing and collaborating with sister schools and other universities to organize a volunteer trip with Habitat for Humanity to rebuild and clean up in New Orleans.