United Way of Central Carolinas is leading a drive this week to collect toiletries for homeless women and families entering the Women in Transition women at the YWCA.
The United Way says more than 6,550 people are homeless in the Charlotte–Mecklenburg area. That includes people living on the streets, staying in shelters and with friends and family, or living in transitional or permanent supportive housing. Nearly half are families; more than a third are children.
Anita Self, Director of Philanthropy for the YWCA, said, “We offer toiletry items for the homeless women and families entering the Women in Transition Program…however, the YWCA is running very low on these types of donations.”
You can help dropping off needed toiletries for homeless shelters in our community. The drive kicks off Monday at 8 a.m at The Plaza at Two Wachovia Center, at 301 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte, and continues at various locations all week.
The drive will end Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at United Way of Central Carolinas, 301 South Brevard St. in Charlotte.
Donation Drop Off Locations:
- Monday, June 22, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – The Plaza at Two Wachovia Center 301 South Tryon.
- Tuesday, June 23rd 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Macy’s Parking Lot -Morrison Blvd (South Park)
- Wednesday, June 24th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – South Tryon and Independence Plaza (Bank of America building)
- Thursday, June 25th 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Carolinas HealthCare System -Corner of Morehead & Kenilworth
- Friday, June 26th 8:00 am to 5:00 pm – United Way building at 301 South Brevard Street
New items needed
- Men: toiletry items, new towels and wash cloths, new underwear (briefs in sizes Large -6XL) and new socks
- Women: toiletry items, shower shoes, disposable diapers in all sizes, baby wipes, 60 gallon trash bags (to carry clothes)
