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Town Tip Thursday: Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief collection

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WHAT: Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Collection
WHERE:Target Parking Lot, 10 Crooked Run Plaza, Front Royal VA
WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 11am – 6pm

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Sandy Groves, a volunteer for Puerto Rico Rises – Forever Preciosa, is leading a group of local women in a hurricane relief collection effort to benefit Puerto Rico in the aftermath of hurricane Maria.  Please review the list of items they are collecting and be sure to visit them this Saturday between 11am to 6pm in the Target parking lot located at the Crooked Run Shopping Plaza, Front Royal VA.  Sandy is originally from Puerto Rico and still has extended family and friends on the island who are possibly in need.  Let’s all do what we can to help!  Thank you Front Royal!

Personal Care: 
Diapers (infant and adult all sizes), baby wipes, rash creams, sanitary pads, feminine wipes, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, Neosporin, Benadryl, analgesics, mosquito repellent with DEET, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, disposable exam gloves.

Clean-up supplies:
Liquid laundry detergent, liquid dishwashing detergent, cleaning gloves, scrub brushes, extension cords, solar lanterns, solar phone chargers.

NOT accepting: Water, Food or Clothing

Event link: /www.facebook.com/events/154196935178470

Visit FB page to make monetary donations directly to organization: Puerto Rico Rises/Forever Preciosa – Front Royal, VA | https://www.facebook.com/prayforPR/

Interview with Beth Waller and Sandy Groves, Puerto Rico Rises – Forever Preciosa
Other volunteers: Jen Wright, Laura Biggs, Dee Sparger
Created by: Jennifer Avery, Jenspiration LLC

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