Thanks to the amazing members of the OSU Team and their generous hearts, we are thrilled to report we have reached 26% of our donated items goal! This is only the second month into this 2022 drive and we have had overwhelming response!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THIS IMPORTANT DATE
August 15, 2022 – Our first collection of all donated items is fast approaching. On this date, there will be two centralized collection locations in order to take to the MVRC (Military Veterans Resource Center) so that they may be distributed to veterans and their families.
The items scheduled to be collected are based on the first three months of this fundraising event and are:
| Months | Timelines | Items Needed |
| May | 5-16 to 6-10 | Deodorant, bodywash, soap, feminine hygiene |
| June | 6-20 to 7-15 | Cleaning Supplies/ Disinfectant for Shelter |
| July | 7-25 to 8-12 | Multi-vitamins, Vitamin C Immune Support (suggestion from MVRC) small bottles preferred |
Please bring your departments’/divisions’ donated items to your closest collection point:
East central collection point – Wallace Auditorium – 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
UH central collection point – Ross Auditorium – 12:45 pm – 4:45 pm.
If you have not had a chance to participate yet, or if you would like to volunteer to help us collect them items, or if you have any questions, please contact Ashley Tainer-harp, ashley.tainer-harp@osumc.edu.
What items are needed next you ask?
| Months | Timelines | Items Needed | Item Goals |
| August | 8-22 to 9-16 | Mouth Care Kits (brush, paste, floss, mouthwash) | 25 |
| September | 9-26 to 10-21 | Donated Coats | 10 |
| September | 9-26 to 10-21 | New Hats/Gloves/ Scarves | 10 |
| November | 11-1 to 11-21 | Non-perishable Food Drive | 50 |
| December | 12-1 to 12-16 | Socks (pairs) | 50 |
It is never to late to join in this giving adventure! We welcome any and all donations. Each item does make a big impact!
We thank you for your love and generosity!
