Volunteers Collecting Personal Care Items For Homeless Vets

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Volunteers will be out collecting personal care items for homeless veterans at Edward J. Hines VA Hospital this Saturday, Nov. 14, in Evergreen Park. Donations will be gratefully accepted at Yukich Field, 8900 N. Kezie Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The VA Hospital serves veterans as far north as the Illinois and Wisconsin border and all of suburban Cook, Kane, DuPage, Will, Grundy, Kendall, Dekalb and LaSalle County.

Unfortunately, veterans make up a large segment of the homeless population. Veterans depend on Hines to provide them with many necessities. When in need, veterans are able to shower, wash their clothes, collect food from the pantry, as well as obtain warm jackets, clothing toiletries from Hines location.

This is a great community service project for scout troops, youth groups and high schools. If you’re interested in organizing a drive at your place of worship, school or workplace, or help prepare care packages for veterans, email Vivian at vivirod24@gmail.com.

Following is a wish list for Hines VA vets:

• Deodorant
• Hand or bar soap (single or 2-pack)
• Dishwashing soap
• laundry detergent
• Shampoo
• Razors
• Body wash
• Body and hand lotion
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Dental floss
• Shaving cream
• Toilet paper (single/4-pack)
• Paper towels (single or 2-pack)
• Face masks
• Hand sanitizer
• tampons/sanitary napkins