Help Local Veterans in Need this November

Celebrate 100 years
of American Red Cross services in Oregon and
Southwest Washington and support those who
have valiantly served our country. Donate toiletries for comfort
kits for local veterans and veterans hospitals.
 
What: In honor
of Veterans Day and our Centennial year, the Red
Cross is assembling comfort kits for local veterans.
 
How to Help: Donate NEW toiletry
items at designated drop off locations
·       
Portland/Vancouver:
donate items at Red Cross locations in Portland and Vancouver by November 8.
·       
Eugene: donate
items at the Red Cross in Eugene by November 8.
·       
Bend: donate items at Red
Cross in Bend and Mid Oregon Credit Union locations by November 6.
New Items Needed:  
·       
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, first aid
kits, hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, conditioner, bandages, antibiotic
ointment, lip balm, antacids, nail clippers, socks, hairbrushes/combs,
knit hats, gloves, hand warmers, grocery gift cards, and washcloths
 
Join the Red Cross: Help
us assemble items collected into comfort kits for veterans in
need.
·       Portland/Vancouver: November 10
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 at Red
Cross Regional Headquarters: 3131 N Vancouver Ave., in Portland, OR.
 
·       Eugene: November 10
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 at Eugene
Red Cross,
440 E Broadway Ave. in Eugene, OR.
·       Bend: November
8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 680 NW
Bond St., Bend, OR.
Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces: The
American Red Cross stands beside our service members from the day they enlist,
throughout their military careers, and beyond. Through community
partnerships, we ensure that those who have served our country will be
supported in every step of their journey.
 Click here
to learn about all the services the Red Cross provides to
help members of the military, veterans and their families
prepare for, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of military service.