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*UPDATED AGAIN SUNDAY 11/29*- Here is a list of the items we need to complete winter clothing sets for all of those currently on our list:
Coats
Highschool size (need 8 for Elizabeth Tate students)
Winter Boots
Kid’s 11 (girl)
Kid’s 12 (boy)
Snowpants
Women’s medium/large
Women’s large
Long Underwear
Kids 5T (need 2)
Kid’s 10/12 (need 2)
Kid’s 12/14
Kid’s 16/18
Kid’s 18/men’s small
Women’s small (need 2)
Women’s large
Men’s large
Men’s extra large
Long sleeve shirts/flannels- boy’s 18/men’s small
Gloves/Mittens
Hats
Scarves
We are still taking *all* sizes of *all* winter gear. These are just our most immediate needs If you have any items in good condition, please message the page or email director@corridorcan.com to make pick up/drop off arrangements! You can also send a check, paypal.me/CorridorCAN, CashApp $CorridorCAN, or order from our wishlist at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B8MQROFR18WR?ref_=wl_share The weather has been kind so far this year but it’s the end of November and the cold is coming fast- let’s make sure our neighbors are warm!
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DAILY ACTION POST- What you can do TODAY!!!
Sunday, 11/29/20
1. VOLUNTEER to help with Iowa Derecho Storm Resource Center‘s Winter Wear Drive in Cedar Rapids from 12-3:30 pm. The signup genius is in the comments. #volunteer
2. REGISTER for one of Iowa State University‘s upcoming "Question. Pursuade. Refer" suicide prevention trainings. The next one is Tuesday, starting at noon. Our director took this and while it had a farming focus she wasn’t expecting, we think the information is valuable across settings. The registration link is in the comments. #suicideprevention
3. ADOPT A FAMILY for the holidays (provide food, necessity items, and gifts) through United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties by calling 319-338-7823, or emailing patti.fields@unitedwayjwc.org. #holidaygiving #adoptafamily
4. DONATE to help a family in our community cover bills and repair a vehicle while the dad is out of work due to a broken collar bone. They are also in need of children’s winter clothing in sizes 4 and 5. You can donate financially through the go fund me linked in the comments or message the page to help them with clothing. #communitysupport #ittakesavillage
5. PETITION the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to complete a thorough investigation into the death of Makeda Scott. The petition is linked in the comments. #JusticeforMakeda
6. BUY some swag from Central Furniture Rescue through the link in the comments to support their work to make homes comfortable. #cozyhomes #support #SwagForACause
7. JOIN the Better Together Network led by the Iowa City Area Business Partnership, Iowa City Area Development Group, Think Iowa City, and the Iowa City Downtown District to provide input and other assistance in improving "economic diversity, growth, inclusivity, resilience, and well being for all." There is a link in the comments with more information and a sign up. #communityengagement #iowacity #improvement
8. RSVP now through the link in the comments to pick up Papa Murphy’s Pizza from 408 Edgewood RD NW, Cedar Rapids tomorrow, tell them you are with the Corridor Community Action Network GroupRaise when you order, and we will receive 20% of your purchase cost to provide winter clothing to those in need. You can also purchase a CCAN shirt through the RSVP link! #pizza #eatforacause #winterclothing
9. DONATE to Trees Forever to help replace trees that were damaged in the storm through the link in the comments. #habitat #plantatree #donate #stormrecovery #Derecho
10. VOLUNTEER as a receptionist, overnight assistant, or to sort donations, work with focus groups, do construction/renovation, or client callbacks for Willis Dady Homeless Services IF you are healthy and low risk. Follow the link in the comments for more information or email volunteer@willisdady.org #volunteering #homelessness
11. DONATE needed items to local orgs by checking out the Wishlist Wednesday post linked in the comments. #donate #communitylove #winterneeds