Tuesday March 25, 2008
For Immediate Release:
Majority Caucus
Louisville Metro Council
Contact:Tony Hyatt 574-4137/526-3622
In an effort to reach its 2008 goal, several groups and individuals are answering the call for the “Doing Our Part From the Heart Campaign.” As a result, the campaign has extended this year’s drive until April 15th.
“Over the Easter weekend, the response has been great,” says Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D) 24. “When people heard we were down because of the bad weather of February and March, they began to rally.”
The Campaign’s goal of 300 boxes of personal items for the men and women of the United States Military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan fell behind this year after ice and snow effected several drop off points.
“There has also been some concern about rising gas prices,” says Flood. “I know many are hurt by the economy but others are stepping to help us out.”
After Easter, the campaign is a little more than half way to its goal.
“Many people have told us, if you will just give us a little more time to collect, we can achieve this goal,” says Flood.
The Campaign was set to end on March 31st after the kick off on Valentine’s Day.
Flood is working this year’s campaign with the Mohawk District of the Boy Scouts of America, the Okolona Business Association, the Okolona Fire Department, Republic Bank and Interlink Counseling Service Inc.
Other sponsors of the drive are Mortgage World, Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling, Jefferson Mall Customer Service Center, Lamkin Wealth Management, Allegra Print & Imaging, Citizens Union Bank, BC Roosters and Ong’s Urgent Care.
“I have also been asked if we take items after our deadline of April 15th,” says Flood. “If there are groups that want to collect something for our soldiers, we will help them find a way to get the items to soldiers.”
Last year, the campaign sent 12 boxes of personal items to soldiers at Christmas time from leftover toiletries.
“I want to thank the people who have given so far,” says Flood. “I also want to thank and encourage the groups who are collecting now. I knew Okolona and Metro Louisville would not let us down.
. Here is a list of items needed that can be dropped off at a “Doing Our Part” location:
- Chewing Gum/Mints
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Lotion
- Bug Repellant with DEET
- Eye Drops
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet Ones
- Dog Collars to repel the Sand Fleas
- Kool-aide or Gatorade individual packs
- Candy that will not melt
- Individual snacks that will not melt
- Peanut Butter
- Neosporin
- Sun Block
- After Sun Lotion
- Nasal Spray
- Tylenol/Pain relievers
Here are the drop-off locations for the 2008 Doing Our Part from the Heart Campaign;
Republic Bank
4808 Outer Loop, Louisville
“From the Heart Account” at all Republic Banks
Okolona Fire Department
8501 Preston Highway, Louisville
Interlink Counseling Services
8311 Preston Highway, Louisville
Mortgage World
8600 Preston Highway, Suite 100, Louisville
Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling
8323 Preston Highway, Louisville
11520 Shelbyville Road, Louisville
1000 Veterans Parkway, Clarksville
Jefferson Mall Customer Service Center
4801 Outer Loop, Louisville
Lamkin Wealth Management
4310 Outer Loop, Louisville
Allegra Print & Imaging
8307 Preston Highway, Louisville
Citizens Union Bank
Indian Trail Branch
5703 Preston Highway, Louisville
BC Roosters
7405 Preston Highway, Louisville
Ong’s Urgent Care
12937 Shelbyville Road, Louisville
City Hall
601 West Jefferson, Louisville
(Enter from Jefferson entrance)
BCC Check Advance
4120 Outer Loop
3423 Bardstown Road
For more information about the drive call Councilwoman Flood’s office at 574-1124 or email fromtheheart2008@hotmail.com
Sponsor:
Madonna Flood (D) 24