Donations needed for homeless and at-risk students

LW resident Susan Hopewell is collecting items for the homeless and at-risk students in the local area. Needed supplies include new or clean used towels; new, unopened travel and normal size shampoo; soap, lotion, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, women’s hygiene products, energy, and protein bars, ChapStick and lip balm.

The only clothing accepted are new socks and new underwear for men and women. No other clothing or bed linens are accepted.

To donate, contact Susan Hopewell at 562-430-6044 or Linda Neer at 562-430-3214 for pick up. People may also leave donations on Hopewell’s patio, Mutual 6, 62-A, or Neer’s patio, 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.

—Susan Hopewell