Volunteers of All Ages & Abilities Pack Personal Care Kits

Volunteers of all ages and abilities, both in our Volunteer Center and off-site,

packed over 6,000 Personal Care Kits to help neighbors in need in 2023. Made up

of the most commonly requested hygiene products by our Community Partner

organizations for their clients, these Personal Care Kits contain toothpaste,

toothbrush, dental floss, soap, shampoo, deodorant and lotion. These products are

key to general health, employability, personal dignity, and well-being, and at the same

time, they are NOT covered by SNAP benefits (food stamps) or other government

assistance programs.

Not only does this project serve the individuals who receive the kits, but it also

serves as a workforce development opportunity. Our weekly volunteers from The

Children's Institute Day School, Pioneer Education Center, Beaver County

Rehabilitation Center, and City Connections North assemble the vast majority of these

kits, and work on their socialization and communication skills as they tell passing tour

participants about the kits.