May 18, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Peterson
(805) 756-0820
Karnig Kazarian
Poly Gives
(559) 301-1965
Cal Poly English Students Seek Toys, Supplies for Iraqi Children
SAN LUIS OBISPO – A donation drive for Iraqi children is under
way,
organized by a group of English students in connection with the
nonprofit Operation Give organization.
Toys and supplies will be collected on campus through May 29 in the
University Union Community Service Center, the Campus Market, El Corral
bookstore and department offices. Off campus, community members can drop
off donations May 29 and 30 at San Luis Obispo Rite-Aid drug stores.
In addition to toys and stuffed animals, the students are seeking
donations of soccer balls, school supplies such as pencils, pencil
sharpeners, pens, notebooks and calculators, art supplies such as
colored pencils, markers, paint sets, paper, chalk, and coloring books,
children’s clothing and personal and baby care items including
toothpaste, floss, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, bar soap, diaper
ointment, lotion, baby bottles, sippy cups and baby spoons.
For more information, contact Jessica Peterson at ext. 0820 or e-mail
poly_gives@yahoo.com.
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