Lutheran Services Refugee Drive

<br> <br>JOIN THE CAUSE<br>Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC), Refugee Services, anticipates serving an unprecedented number of Refugees, Parolees, and Special Immigrant Visa holders in the coming year. Once a family or individual is assigned to our care, we work to ensure their basic needs are met. We walk beside them as they acclimate to their new community and seek employment.<br>To meet the needs of those we serve, we partner with community organizations whose values reflect our own: Welcoming all, serving joyfully, and leading by example. <br>We invite your organization to partner with LSC as we walk alongside our new neighbors and friends. Please consider sponsoring a donation drive to assist our agency in providing for the basic needs of our most vulnerable community members.<br> <br>MAKE IT HAPPEN<br>· Review the donation drive fliers<br>· Identify the opportunity that best suits your organization<br>· Determine your organization’s donation drive guidelines <br>· Notify LSC of your intent to sponsor a donation drive by contacting staff Stacey Keller at 803-719-2998 or skeller@lscarolinas.net<br>· Distribute donation drive guidelines and fliers to participants<br>· Facilitate delivery of donations with Staff Keller<br> <br><br> <br> <br> <br>KEEP IT CLEAN <br>The KEEP IT CLEAN Donation Drive supplies newly arrived refugee families and individuals with everything they need to maintain a healthy environment. We encourage the purchase of generic products from discount stores.<br>PRIORITIES<br>Dish soap<br>Scrub sponges<br>All-purpose spray cleaner<br>Powder cleanser (e.g., Ajax, Comet)<br>Laundry detergent<br>Tall kitchen trash bags<br>WISH LIST<br>Toilet brushes<br>Brooms/Dustpans<br>Mops/Buckets<br>Spray cleaner with bleach<br>Paper towels<br>Laundry baskets<br>Light bulbs<br> <br> <br> <br>SHOWER AND SHINE<br>The SHOWER AND SHINE Donation Drive supplies newly arrived refugee families and individuals with everything they need to maintain healthy hygiene habits. We encourage the purchase of generic products from discount stores.<br>PRIORITIES<br>Shampoo<br>Bar Soap<br>Toothpaste<br>Toothbrushes<br>Deodorant<br>Razors<br>Toilet paper <br>WISH LIST<br>Lotion<br>Shaving cream<br>Fingernail clippers<br>Diapers, size 2 or 3<br>Feminine hygiene pads<br> <br> <br> <br>RAID THE KITCHEN<br>The RAID THE KITCHEN Donation Drive assists in equipping the kitchens of newly arrived refugee families and individuals. This drive offers the option of donating gently used kitchen items or purchasing new products. When donating new items, we encourage the purchase of generic products from discount stores.<br><br>PRIORITIES<br>Flatware <br>Cooking utensils (e.g., spatulas, spoons)<br>Manual can openers<br>Measuring cups/spoons<br>Mixing bowls<br>Plastic storage containers with lids<br>Kitchen towels/rags/potholders <br>WISH LIST<br>Flatware trays<br>Dinnerware/drinkware<br>Stainless steel pots and pans<br>Baking dishes<br>Electric rice cookers<br>Tea kettles, stovetop or electric