TrueNorth Community Services is holding a hygiene item drive for Homeless Awareness Month throughout the month of November. This drive will collect essential items and raise awareness for individuals experiencing homelessness and working toward housing stability in West Michigan.
Collection boxes will be placed in the five counties where TrueNorth provides homeless solutions, including Oceana County. Boxes are available to collect donations at partnering community locations, such as: Cherry Hill Super Market, District Health Department #10, Hansen Foods, Hart Area Public Library, Klotz Auto Parts in Hart and Shelby, Northwest Michigan Health Services in Shelby, Pentwater Township Library and Shelby Area District Library.
Community Health Worker at the District Health Department #10 Dora Rodriguez said, “I am a community health worker for Oceana County and have used TrueNorth’s resources for my participants’ needs. TrueNorth is a great resource for our community, which I have turned to for my participants that are homeless. I am glad to be affiliated with TrueNorth.”
Hygiene items such as soap, razors, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, nail clippers and other personal hygiene supplies are accepted for the drive. For a complete list of accepted items for TrueNorth’s hygiene drive go to https://tinyurl.com/DriveList2....
“The hygiene items collected throughout November are distributed directly to those in need. When participants who are homeless or struggling come to us, it’s incredibly valuable to offer them products they can take to motels or shelters to meet their basic hygiene needs,” TrueNorth’s Housing Services Director Melissa Geroux said. “These items are greatly appreciated, as they help participants restore a sense of dignity and pride by enabling them to practice self-care.”
