Did you know that there are over 85 children in the foster system throughout Nash & Edgecombe Counties? My Belongings is a collaborative to give children in foster care essentials for living in their new environment. By donating gently used and new items, will bring a sense of comfort, security and peace to the child. For more information contact Christy Taylor at 252-200-5104 or United Way at 252-937-2213. Items may be dropped at Express Employment Professionals (841 S. Wesleyan Blvd - Rocky Mount, NC) or United Way (2501 Sunset Ave - Rocky Mount, NC). You may also order items online at http://www.amazon.com/registry/giftlist/15TR1IWSISA5J . Ordered items may be sent to one of the local sites listed above.
Gently Used Items Needed:
Clothes (tops, pants, dresses/skirts, pajamas)
Shoes
New Items Needed:
Clothes (tops, pants, dresses/skirts, pajamas)
Shoes
Underwear
Socks
Hair Brushes (paddle brush preferred)
Tooth Brushes
School Supplies (folders, lined paper, pencils crayons, etc.)
Stuffed Animals (12 inches or less)
Blanket (30 x 30)
Books (should not reference mommy or daddy)