[Ohio-Talk] 2021 Ohio Affiliate Community Service project

[Cheryl Fields]

The Community Service Committee invites you to participate  and
partner with Lutheran Social Services network of Hope in the 2021 Ohio
Affiliate Service Project.


Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Abuse is on the rise in the
United States. The pandemic has not helped but created the perfect
petri dish for many to be victimized in the worst ways. This includes,
persons with disabilities. Unfortunately, it is difficult to provide
accurate statistics because persons with disabilities are the least
likely to report incidents of abuse. However, when anyone is in crisis
it is comforting to know that the Lutheran Social Services network of
Hope is a viable option. Please read on to find out how small things
can mean so very much to others.

What is Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope?

The Lutheran Services of Hope network provides hope and healing for
people in crisis. LSS Choices operates the only domestic violence
focused shelter in Franklin county, a safe- haven and a twenty -four
hour crisis and information hotline. Choices also offers counseling
services, support groups, legal and community advocates and domestic
violence awareness and prevention awareness. These programs help
people begin to heal and recover from the trauma of their abuse and
gain independence and self-sufficiency.
About half of the shelter residents are children. Relocating may make
some of them confused, anxious or angry. Welcome Kits can calm and
soothe  a child when he/ she is in unfamiliar and frightening
surroundings. So, lots of snacks are much needed and most welcome.


Overview: Chapters and Divisions may wish to designate a member to
lead this project. collect and assemble Welcome Kits and snacks, to be
distributed to residents of  the Lutheran Social Services network of
Hope. A list of acceptable items is below. Many of the items can be
purchased at your local dollar stores. If you choose to buy in bulk on
Amazon, don’t forget to use Amazon Smile. Don’t forget about the
snacks. Snack food and children go together and  are  there ever
enough snacks?

List of Welcome kit Items:

Ages 1-2-2 baby books, small stuffed animal, small bath toy

Ages 3-5- sixteen or twenty-four pack of crayons, 2 coloring books, 2
sticker books, tangle toy

Ages 6—10 twelve pack of colored pencils, 2 coloring books, 2 activity
books, fidget spinner

Ages 11+ - 12 pack of colored pencils, 2
adult coloring books, 1 activity book, 1 sketch book or journal, fidget spinner

*Please assemble these items into a two gallon size zipper bag.

Distribution:

 These items should be packaged according to the instructions above
and will be collected at the 2021 Ohio State Convention in Columbus,
Ohio, Friday November 5th. Place all Welcome Kits in a box and write
the age group clearly on the outside of the box. Snacks should be
placed in an appropriately sized bag or box, no labeling necessary for
these items. A collection location will be designated for you during
the convention. A representative from LSS will pick-up all snacks and
Welcome kits from the DoubleTree Hotel.

Special Circumstances:

If you are arriving on Saturday November 6th, please contact Cheryl
Fields. If your chapter or division members are unable to attend the
convention, do not let that prevent you from participating,
arrangements will be made to insure your contribution is included.
Some chapters or divisions may choose to give a monetary gift toward
the purchase of snacks and other items, contact Cheryl Fields at
216-566-4317 or email: cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com.

 Thank you for your willingness to serve. The committee is looking
forward to meeting you in Columbus and receiving your donations.


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