March 29, 2024

Newman Congregational Church, UCC Serves as Depot for Church World Service Disaster Relief Kits

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In response to the widespread devastation left behind by recent hurricanes, Church World Service (CWS) has significantly depleted their supply of disaster-relief Clean-Up Kits. These buckets, filled with various cleaning supplies, assist those in storm-ravaged areas to begin what will likely be a lengthy clean up after communities have been struck by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ functions as a depot for Church World Service in collecting Clean-Up Kits and Hygiene Kits. Throughout the month of September, Newman UCC is inviting the community to assemble Clean-Up Kits and/or Hygiene Kits that will be picked up by CWS in early October.

Details on assembling kits can be found at www.cwskits.org.

Individual items for Clean-up Kits are listed below and can be dropped off at Newman UCC anytime the church office is open. Please call 401-434-4742 X10 to schedule an appointment for drop off.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
100 Newman Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916

•One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held chemicals of any kind.)
•Four scouring pads
•Seven sponges, including one large
•One scrub brush
•Eighteen reusable cleaning towels (e.g. Easy Wipes)
•One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
•One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
•One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles)
•One package of 48-50 clothespins
•Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
•Five dust masks
•Two pairs non-surgical, non-latex gloves
•One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather
•24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton
•One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent

All cleaning items must be new – all liquid items must be capped and securely tightened. Place all items into the bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to cover processing fees. (i.e. $3.00 per bucket)

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916
For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 x11

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