Update from Outreach and Mission –  Emergency Request from World Relief!!

Due to a recent influx of refugee families arriving in the Quad Cities, World Relief as asked us to forego our annual winter coat drive in order to help them meet their current needs. 

They URGENTLY need help filling their residences with the items below (new or gently used). If you would like to donate to the families, bring items to the coat rack area in the basement and place them in marked bins. Or if you would prefer to take items directly to World Relief, contact them at 309-764-2279. 

O&M will collect items until Sunday, October 2nd.

Items needed: 

• shower curtains
• shampoo and conditioner
• deodorant
• bathroom rugs
• lotion
• nail clippers
• bathroom cleaner
• toilet cleaner
• toilet bowl brush/holder
• small trash can
• plunger
• tub brush
• pillow (new)
• zippered fully enclosed mattress protector
• laundry basket
• clothing storage
• bedspread/quilt
• nightstand
• can opener
• utensils
• oven mitts
• paper towels
• cutting board
• teakettle
• kitchen cleaner
• large trash can
• large trash bags
• bucket
• mop
• broom with dust pan
• end table
• scissors
• pie tins
• light bulbs
• magnets
• air fresheners