Cultural Event
Shoeboxes of Love
Date of Event: December 09, 2008
Purpose
The purpose of the African American Cultural Center’s Shoeboxes of Love is to bless children in the local Raleigh area and surrounding communities with gifts filled with fun and functional play items and necessities. The AACC and the Heritage Society encourage NC State students, faculty and staff to donate items to be placed in shoeboxes for small and teenage youth. Or, volunteers may bring pre-wrapped and packed shoeboxes to our designated drop-off location.
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Shoeboxes of Love 2008
This year, as part of African Awareness Week, the African Student Union has teamed up with the AACC and the Heritage Society to help service the community. On Saturday, November 15, ASU and the AACC will be wrapping shoeboxes from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the African American Cultural Center. Volunteers are highly encourage to attend. If you miss this event, no worries. The AACC and the Heritage Society will be preparing shoeboxes until December 19.
This is a great opportunity for Resident Advisors, as well. This year, we are recommending Resident Advisors to use Shoeboxes of Love as a program. Encourage your residents to pile up boxes and bags with useful and fun items for children in need. If you are an RA, and would like to implement this community service project as a program, please contact Mrs. Toni Thorpe or any member of the Heritage Society.
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FAQs
Q What is the age range of children I should consider when collecting items?
A The children will range from 12 to 17 year olds.
Q What items can I donate?
A It depends on whether you wish to target young girls, young boys, teenage girls or teenage boys. Some items, however, are appropriate for any age, especially school supplies. Below is a list of possible items to donate:
Any age
Pens
Pencils
Paper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Mouthwash
Soap
Deodorant
Art supplies
Games
Reading materials
Socks
Chapstick
Young girls
Dolls
Coloring book
Earrings
Hair ribbons/bows
Dress flats
Young boys
Toy cars
Legos
Jacks
Teen Girls
Bodywash
Socks/footies
Scarf
Hand sanitizer
Manicure set
Journal/diary
Gel pens
Change purse
Mirror
Sanitary items
Dress flats
Teen Boys
Socks (athletic)
Dark gloves
Toboggan
Wallet
Playing cards
AA batteries
Sweat bands
NOTE: We cannot accept food items. Please avoid solid dark clothing items and Christmas items.
Q Can the items be used?
A We strongly encourage that donated items be new. It is rare that these children receive new and quality items regularly. We will, however, consider donating used items, in good condition, to the women’s shelter.
Q Can I wrap and pack my own shoebox?
A Yes. Pre-wrapped and packed shoeboxes can be dropped off at the African American Cultural Center during its normal hours of operation.
Q When can I wrap and pack shoeboxes with the Cultural Center?
A View the schedule below for wrapping, packing and collection dates, times and locations below.
Need more information? Contact Mrs. Toni Thorpe, Program Coordinator, via e-mail at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or phone at (919) 515-1451. Or, see any member of the Heritage Society.