Julie Kuntz Klingerman is the adminstrator of the Helping Neighbors – Bloomsburg Flood 2011 Facebook group. She will be helping us compile flood-related help and events.
The “Turn the Page” book drive is in full swing at the Columbia Mall near Dunham’s. Over 30,000 books are available for children of all ages who have lost their libraries. The books are being handed out for free, and children of all ages may choose up to a dozen books. The hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 4:00 – 7:00
Friday – 4:00 – 7:00
Saturday – 1:00 – 7:00
Sunday – 1:00 – 5:00
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AGAPE still needs volunteers as the continually changing needs of the community evolve. Specifically, help is needed:
- at the information desk on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p. m. answering the phone, handing out applications, and filling supplies requests.
- at the storehouse to lift, load and unload store donations, sort clothing, and help fill supply requests from the information desk
- at Freedom Hall at the fairgrounds to load and unload furniture on Monday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- for Flood Survivor Recovery Assistance as experienced caseworkers or those willing to be trained
- for skilled dry-wallers, licensed electricians and licensed plumbers
AGAPE may be contacted at 317-2210 or at agaperelief@gmail.com
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The Bloomsburg Area YMCA will be hosting a ZUMBA party November 5th from 4 – 6 p.m. to raise money for AGAPE. Admission is $10; free for AGAPE volunteers with badge. Zumba-wear t-shirts are available for $10, with all proceeds benefitting AGAPE as well.
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The Catawissa Christian Church, 102 Main Street is offering clothing, some furniture, large and small appliances, toys, pet supplies, and a variety of food and household items to flood victims on Saturday, November 5th from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. *No FEMA numbers required, no questions asked.* The church is also accepting donations that may be dropped off outside the door of the church on Monday-Friday from 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. Needed: men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, especially for winter, canned goods, bedding, towels, dishes, Christmas decorations, pet supplies, books, and small appliances. To donate furniture, please call ahead: Coleen, 594-2750, Maureen, 441-2749 or Sue, 356-2364.
Julie Kuntz Klingerman for The Bloomsburg Daily