Pasco: Help them out

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published May 29, 2001

Dade City

CATHOLIC CHARITIES PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT SERVICES 37733 Meridian Ave., provides free pregnancy testing, clinical counseling and supplies for mothers and children. Needed: cash, volunteers, temporary housing, diaper bags, rattles, diapers (large sizes), baby food and formula and clothing for children and pregnant women. Call (352) 521-1218.

MIGRANT SELF HELP 37240 Lock St., encourages self-development of farm workers through advocacy and education. The agency runs a thrift store where donated clothing is sold to farm workers and the community. Needed: lawn mower, flour, cash donations, canned food, grains, pasta, linens, office and educational supplies (computers, typewriters, fax machines, etc.), rakes, shovels, nursery supplies (especially ornamental plants), lumber and clothing. Call (352) 567-1432.

SUNRISE OF PASCO COUNTY provides shelter, food, job and rape counseling, court advocacy, information and referral and basic supplies for abused women and children. Needed: volunteers, general housekeeping items, disposable diapers, paper products, alarm clocks, portable cassette players, educational toys, children's videos and cash donations. Call (352) 521-3120 for pickup information.

Hudson

GULF COAST COMMUNITY CARE AND HOMELESS SHELTER 7801 Maryland Ave., provides shelter for women and children. Needed: meats, canned foods, feminine hygiene products, baby diapers (all sizes), furniture, cleaning supplies, paper goods, store gift certificates and cash. Call (727) 861-4840.

HOLY GROUND 8835 Denton Ave. provides support groups, parenting and life-skills classes and shelter for homeless citizens. Needed: items for thrift store sale such as clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, cars, boats and trailers. Call (727) 863-9123.

RAINBOW CONNECTION FOR THE DEAF INC. 10038 SR 52, provides a variety of services for the deaf and hearing-impaired. Needed: office furniture and supplies, telephones, computer, cash donations and volunteers. Call (800) 616-4293.

SALVATION ARMY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER provides shelter for abused women. Needed: volunteers, cleaning supplies, laundry soap, bleach, garbage bags, paper towels, disposable diapers (especially larger sizes), medications, cosmetics, food and cash donations. Drop-off site: Salvation Army, 8040 N Washington St., Port Richey, (727) 847-6321.

New Port Richey

A.F.I.R.E OF PASCO INC.: 7147 Congress St., provides basic training to the mentally challenged. Needed: volunteers, school supplies and craft items. Call (727) 849-8982. CALVARY TEMPLE 5320 Palmetto Road, provides food boxes to those in need. Needed: baby formulas and food, canned goods, canned meats, non-perishable and perishable food and cash. Call (727) 849-2762.

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