Helping our Vets, Nov. 2

Join the local American Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (Cascades Region) to give back to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. In celebration of Veterans Day and 100 years of Red Cross services in the Cascades Region, donate new toiletry items to give to homeless veterans and veteran’s hospitals. DONATE TOILETRY ITEMS 10/31 — 11/8: Now through November 8, donate new toiletry items at the following locations: Red Cross in Eugene 440 E Broadway in Eugene, Chambers Construction 3028 Judkins Road in Eugene, Ninkasi 155 Blair Blvd in Eugene; Peacehealth – University District 770 E 11th Ave in Eugene; Peacehealth – RiverBend 3333 Riverbend Drive in Springfield.  LIST OF 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.  ASSEMBLE TOILETRIES INTO COMFORT KITS on 11/10: Join Red Cross volunteers and community members at our Eugene Red Cross office (440 E Broadway in Eugene) on November 10 at 11 a.m. to assemble donated toiletry items into comfort kits for distribution at local veteran’s hospitals and homeless veteran’s events. For more information on our Veterans Day toiletry drive visit RedCrossVetsDay.org.