Copied from an email from DG Tom: We are excited to share that during the upcoming District Conference, "Rotary: Making a Difference", on Friday, July 27th, we will be putting together 400 bags for Magdelene Omaha/Thistle Lights. These new beginning bags will provide three days of much needed personal supplies. Magdalene Omaha/Thistle Lights is a survivor-led program of healing, recovery, and economic empowerment for women who experienced sex trafficking/prostitution, abuse, and addiction.  (www.magadeleneomaha.org
Below is the entire list of items needed for each of the 400 canvas bags that they will be put in. As Rotary People of Action, I hope that every club in the district will please help us by donating part of the items. After speaking with your club members and determining which items you are able to provide, please send an email to Jenny Cardwell  at jencardwell43@gmail.com so that all of the items can be donated or purchased prior to the conference.  Please be specific in the amount of each item that your club is able to provide.  All items will need to be brought to the District Conference by 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 27th at the very latest!  We are happy to make arrangements to pick up donated items prior to the conference as well.  THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!   
 
Toiletries  (All items should be new and can be  travel-sized)
  • Shampoo 
  • Conditioner
  • Shower Gel/Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Tissue Packs
  • Band-Aids
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Pain Reliever (40 count minimum)
  • Lotion
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Hairbrush
  • Neosporin (or the generic equivalent)
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Emery Boards
Writing Supplies
  • Notebooks (new)--with perforated edges that can be neatly torn out to be used to write a letter in addition to journaling or taking notes
  • Pens
  • Envelopes
  • Stamps
Other Items  (All items should be new, with tags on or still in packaging)
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bath Towels
  • Wash Clothes
  • Large “Sleeper Shirts”
  • Ladies Socks: all sizes, all styles
Please email Jenny at jencardwell43@gmail.com if you have questions or call Tom at 402-239-9097.  If you haven't yet signed up for the District Conference, please click here to register today.  You can also find the link on the  District home Page Calendar for July 27-28.