For the past several weeks many have donated travel sized soap, shampoo, lotion, hair conditioner, and other small items to the $10/20 Project.    Our dentist generously donated toothbrushes and small tubes of toothpaste.  One of my colleagues at UALR suggested we include washcloths and/or hand towels.  One of the men who has been a recipient of your generosity and donations mentioned to Ron that people who are homeless need socks.  We will purchase socks this week and include a pair in each hygiene kit.

So, last Friday four of my co-workers, my niece, and I gathered during our lunch hour.  We sorted out all the donated items, set up an assembly line, and assembled our first hygiene kits.  And, it took the six of us 20 minutes to assemble the kits.  We loaded them into the car and they were ready to go.

Twenty minutes of our time will help meet some of the most basic needs (which so many of us take for granted) of individuals in need.

This afternoon Ron and I stocked his trunk with water and hygiene kits for those who live on the street, in shelters, or who have need.

Thanks to all who contributed:   Rob, Christy, Liz, Jamie, Zeb, Peter, Chris, Megan, Andrea, Gloria, and Carlia.

We’ll keep you posted!