In response to Hurricane Irma, the network’s Missions Department invites you to join in collaboration with the Grandview Foundation and Mary and Harold Rieck, as we attempt to fill a 53-foot semi-truck with donated goods.
Donate at Your Campus
From Thursday, September 14 through Friday, September 22, pallets will be available for you to drop off your donation at the following locations:
| Facility | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton | Loading Dock | Paul Sprague |
| Grandview | Loading Dock | Kevin Freiberger |
| Greene | Loading Dock | Tyler Dailey |
| Kettering Behavioral | Admin Suite | Sunna Babar |
| Kettering | Loading Dock | Matthew Dewire |
| Prestige | Main Lobby | Courtney Haas |
| Soin | Loading Dock | Tyler Dailey |
| Southview | Main Lobby | Brandon Fennell |
| Sycamore | Loading Dock | Mark Stanley |
If you’re interested in helping promote this drive within the network, you can also establish your own donation drop-off location. Simply email missions@ketteringhealth.org with your name, location, and contact info, and we will include you in the list of drop-off locations.
Donate at the Packing Event
If you can’t find time to drop off a donation during the week, you can also come to the community drop off day on September 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or the packing event on September 24 at 10 a.m. Both the community drop off and packing days will take place in the parking lot of Southview Medical Center.
Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help pack the truck. If you are willing to volunteer, please email your name and contact info to IrmaRelief@rieckservices.com to schedule your time. Volunteers will be needed Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24 at Southview Medical Center, so please indicate your preferred date availability.
Financial
The greatest need is financial support to aid in evacuation and delivery of services. Should you want to give financially, donations are being received through the Grandview Foundation. Send your donation to 405 W. Grand Ave., Dayton, OH 45405.
The network has also identified outside organizations that could use the funds and have a strong track record:
- Adventist Development and Relief Agency
- American Red Cross – Central Florida Region
- American Red Cross – Texas Gulf Region
- Save the Children
- Salvation Army
Items Needed
- Bottled water
- Non-perishable foods
- 5-gallon buckets
- Ice coolers
- Baby food
- Baby formula
- Baby wipes
- Bandages
- Combs
- Deodorant
- Diapers – infant and adult (all sizes)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Gauze
- Hand sanitizer
- Medical supplies
- Mosquito protection
- Pet supplies and food
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Sponges
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Underwear – children and adult (all sizes)
In order to make the greatest impact and help with packing in the truck, the Missions Department suggests purchasing items in bulk from wholesale stores like Costco and Sam’s Club.
Items Not Needed
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Bedding and blankets
- School supplies
- Breakable items
We encourage you to take part in this great effort as we attempt to aid in the recovery of Hurricane Irma.