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Career+Civic: Toiletries Drive for MLK Day of Service Event

posted January 8, 2025

Join us to celebrate and recognize the impactful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Start the semester with community action!

The Main Line Martin Luther King Association and BMC's Career & Civic Engagement Center are hosting a toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event to contribute to the missions of HopePHL and Saints Memorial Outreach Ministry, and shared with individuals experiencing homelessness in our Philadelphia community. 

Donations of toiletry item donations will be accepted until January 19 at the box in the Student Life & Wellness building (The Well) or brought to the event on January 20. Items should be unused and can be full or travel-size.

Requested Donated Items:

  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Baby powder
  • Baby lotion or oil
  • Pampers & baby wipes
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Soap
  • Shower gels & body wash
  • Bubble bath
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes (kids and adults)
  • Sanitary napkins & tampons
  • Combs & brushes
  • Hair accessories

The January 20 event will begin at 10 a.m. in the Campus Center with a brief welcome program followed by sorting donations and putting together individual personal care kits. We will celebrate in community and conclude with lunch around Noon.

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