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Saturday, July 31, 2010

What is the D.C.?

The D.C. (distribution & collection) are the collective efforts of the Cobblestone Project to collect and distribute the staple items needed by the under-resourced in our communities.  Items such as socks, hygiene items, blankets, sleeping bags, underwear, gloves, hats, etc. are common needs of all shelters and those in need.  Through individuals, business, faith communities and families, we can meet the needs in our community to provide much needed relief. Cobblestone Project D.C.

Current Activities

What if everyone in NWA had an easy way to re-distribute goods that were needed by the under-resourced in our communities?  It is easier than we may think.

The Cobblestone Project is working to empower our community to collect & re-distribute items that can be given away to those in our community in need.

The Cobblestone Project D.C. initiative is intended to make it easy for our community to collected needed items and aid in the redistribution of those items to shelters, non-profit agencies, individuals and families in need.

If you just have items to donated or can help in collecting, we can help to redistribute to those in need.

Contact us at DC@CobblestoneProject.org

Upcoming Events

 
       

D.C. Drop Off Points

On-Going Drop Off & Collection Locations (for small items only):

Scheduled Delivery (for all items large & small):

  • D.C. Springdale Location (Map)
  • Drop off delivery schedule to be posted soon.  Temporarily, please send email to DC@cobblestoneproject.org to schedule drop off date & time

If you would like to be a host for an on-going or temporary Drop Off & Collection location, please see the information to the right.

Ways you can help

  1. Organize a Community D.C. Drive At Your:
    • Place of work
    • Place of worship
    • Your social organization
    • Your Neighborhood
  2. Once you have your event organized, please enter in your location information below.
  3. Cobblestone will coordinate either drop off or pick up for your group’s donation.
  4. Cobblestone will work with area non-profits (to distribute your donations to those who need it most).
  5. If questions, please email dc@cobblestoneproject.org

Sign Up to Host a D.C. Point



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Needed Items

(printer friendly Community D.C. item list)

Clothing

  • Coats
  • Gloves
  • New Socks & Underwear
  • Winter hats
  • Long johns
  • Boots

Personal Hygiene Items

  • Shaving cream, razors, deoderant, femine products, toothpaste
  • Soap, shampoo,
  • First aid supplies
  • Washcloths and bath towels
  • Laundry soap, bleach, fabric softener (also used at Laundry Love)
  • Toilet paper & Paper Towels

Homeless Specific

  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Tents & Tarps
  • Backpacks, gym bags
  • Phone cards

Furniture & Appliances (Gently Used)

  • Tables, Chairs, Couches
  • Lamps
  • Dishes, Utensils, Glasses
  • Washi 

Food Items (only accepted for redistribution to local food pantry's)

  • Canned foods: fruit, meat, soups, spaghetti, etc.
  • Shelf Stable Fresh fruit, bottled juices

Cleaning & Misc Items

  • Liquid cleaners (409, Windex, etc.)
  • Disposable plates, forks, spoons, cups
  • Coffee (regular), creamer, sugar
  • Large black trash bags

Potential Distribution Points

Distribution points will be evaluated based on collected items & need

If you would like to be recipient of collected items, send email to DC@cobblestoneproject.org

 

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