July Mission and Outreach Activity:
Collecting donations to Augsburg Health Commons at Central Lutheran Church.
When a person experiencing homelessness (PEH) experiences a health condition, the ability to manage or treat that condition will often be much more complicated. Keeping prescriptions filled and managing them are difficult without a permanent place to live; accessing regular medical appointments can be difficult if a person does not have a phone, an address, or transportation; exposure to extreme weather conditions can exacerbate chronic medical conditions; substance abuse can sometimes be a way to manage the stress of homelessness.
Augsburg Health Commons is a health- focused, no cost, drop-in center located at Central Lutheran. It is staffed by nursing faculty and students from Augsburg University. Many of their guests are experiencing homelessness and have the following needs to assist them in maintaining their health:
- Men’s and women’s underwear-various types and sizes
- Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss
- Travel-size soaps and hair products
- Hand sanitizer
- Deodorant
There are several ways for you to donate: bring products to church and leave them in the sanctuary; contact Bonnie Ford for a pickup at your home; order online and have them delivered to:
Restoration Center at Central Lutheran Church
333 South 12th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-4416
For more information about this topic, go to www.alignmpls.org and click on Organizing Campaign.
