TrueNorth Community Services held a hygiene item drive in Muskegon County for Homeless Awareness Month this past November. This drive collected essential items and raised awareness for homeless individuals in West Michigan. Over 1,100 hygiene items were collected in the five counties where TrueNorth provides homeless solutions, with over 300 items coming from Muskegon County alone.
Boxes were placed to collect donations at community partners such as Muskegon Area District Library locations in Muskegon Heights, Norton Shores and North Muskegon, United Way of the Lakeshore, Getty Street Grill, Fruitport Library, and the Hackley Public Library. Items such as soap, razors, toothpaste, washcloths, feminine products, deodorant and more were donated by community members.
TrueNorth caseworkers will distribute the donated items to housing participants and whoever is in need. Lisa Reinecke, TrueNorth Homeless Solutions Director, says, “We’re walking alongside many people in their most vulnerable moments, so being able to provide these essential items helps us restore some dignity and hope in these individuals.”
