Support the 31 May Windward Interfaith ‘Ohana Faith Organization Collaborative Clothing and Toiletries Drive for RYSE

On the final Sunday of the Month each member of the Windward Interfaith ‘Ohana Faith Organization is conducting a Clothing and Toiletries drive in support of RYSE. Ask your institution if they are participating to get the details. Community members can support RYSE by providing the following items:

  1. Clothing that young people will wear
  2. Backpacks
  3. Shoes
  4. Socks
  5. Slippers
  6. Underwear(men and women)
  7.  Razors
  8.  Deodorant
  9.  Soap
  10.  Shampoo
  11.  Other hygiene products.

R.Y.S.E. prefers not to receive cash; however, donations can be sent to the Hawaii Foodbank INC, at 2611 Kilihau St, Honolulu, HI 96819.  Make arrangements directly with the Hawaii Foodback INC at (808) 836-3600.  Donations can be designated to R.Y.S.E.’s agency Hawaii Foodbank account.

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