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December 12, 2005 ANNUAL TRADITION RETURNS WITH SOCK AND BLANKET DRIVE December is the month for giving, and the University of Houston Staff Council is sticking to this tradition with its annual Sock and Blanket Drive. The 2005 drive runs through Friday, Dec. 16 and benefits the Star of Hope Mission and the Harris County Protective Services Guardianship Program (HCOSGP). Each year, the council collects blankets, socks, clothes and other items to be donated to charity organizations. Donation boxes are located throughout campus and will be collected on Monday, Dec. 9 (see below for box locations). The need for goods such as clothing and bedding is at an all-time high this year because of the numerous families displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. “The campus came together to assist the victims of Katrina and Rita, and we know the UH community will continue to exhibit goodwill during the holiday season,” said Charles Henry, College of Pharmacy business administrator and Staff Council president. “Even the smallest donations can make a big difference.” Since 1907, Star of Hope has provided food, clothing, shelter and other services to homeless individuals and families. (Click here for list of Star of Hope donation suggestions) HCOSGP serves as legal guardian for 1,300 adults in the Houston area, who are disabled, ill or elderly. Many of them have no family from whom to receive gifts, so HCOSGP is requesting donations of new items that will serve as presents. (Click here for HCOSGP donation suggestions) Donations will be gathered on Dec. 19 and delivered to Star of Hope and HCOSGP, Anyone wanting to assist with delivering the donations can contact Rebecca Szwarc, administrative assistant in Residential Life and Housing, at 713-743-6030. Where to Donate Oberholtzer Hall – Lobby Mike Emery
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