LWer is collecting items for homeless and at-risk youth

Susan Hopewell collects donated items for the homeless and for at-risk students. Items needed are new or clean used towels, new/unopened travel and normal size shampoo, soap, lotion, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, adult diapers, women’s hygiene products, energy and protein bars, chapstick and lip balm.

The only accepted clothing items for donation are new socks and underwear for men and women.

To donate any of these items, contact Hopewell at 562-430-6044 or Linda Neer at 562-430-3214 for pick up.

People may also leave donations on Hopewell’s patio in Mutual 6, 62-A, or Neer’s patio in Mutual 2, 48-A.

Donations will be delivered to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center, which provides a variety of services to homeless individuals and families, including shower services, or to Gardena High School, which provides a variety of services to at-risk students.