Donations for Project 50/50

Shay Kelly of Project 50/50 is coming to Bridgewater as part of her journey to 50 states in 50 weeks. She will be in Bridgewater Sept. 20 and 21and will be delivering gifts to two local charities. Join the Bridgewater Celebration for Peace on Wed., Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Basil's Chapel to hear Shay tell about her adventures around the country aiding the homeless and others in need.

Help her project by donating to School on Wheels which provides school supplies for homeless children and to A New Day which provides aid to victims of relationship violence including battered women.

Donations may be dropped off at St. Basil's Chapel, 122 Park Ave., Bridgewater, MA.

Here are the items requested.

School on Wheels

Quality NEW backpacks for grades Pre-K -12

Glossy Pocket Folders

Zipper Pencil Pouches

Educational workbooks (all levels)

Flashcards

Student Dictionaries

Flash Drives

Notebook Binders (for Junior High and Senior High students)

A New Day

Toiletries for women and children of all ages, including toothbrushes, deodorant, diapers, etc.

Non-perishable food

Gift cards in $10.00 and $20.00 increments for pharmacies, grocery stores and box stores (such as Target & Wal-Mart)