We know about Toys For Tots, the Salvation Army, food drives and other visible charitable efforts. But, little known is that shelters for women in crisis gladly need and welcome unused beauty and grooming products. You may have bath and shower items in storage you'll never use or those gifts with purchase of makeup and skincare products that just aren't right for you. These can be of great value to those in need. Over the years I have donated large stocks of sample skincare products and cosmetics to shelters and agencies that provide basic personal care goods to those they serve. So, while you're pulling packages of ramen and cans of chili for the donation barrel don't forget that personal care is an essential, too, and that there are people among us who cannot afford such luxuries.
Have a safe and happy New Year!
You're beautiful,
Douglas Preston
What a great idea Douglas! Here are just a few shelters. For more, just google "womens shelters" in your area.
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Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence 1181 North 4th Street, Suite A San Jose CA 95112 Business #: 408-279-7550 Hotline/Crisis: 408-279-2962
LOS ANGELES
Battered Service Action Center 134 E. 1st. Los Angeles CA 90012 Business #: 213-268-7568 Toll Free #: (800)548-2722
Center for the Pacific-Asian Family, Inc. 543 North Fairfax Ave., #108 Los Angeles CA 90036
Free Spirit/Chicana Service 134 East First Street Los Angeles CA 90012 Business #: 213-253-5959 Hotline/Crisis: 213-937-1312
Good Shepard Shelter P.O. Box 19487 Los Angeles CA Business #: 213-737-6111
Jenesse Center, Inc. P.O. Box 73837 Los Angeles CA 90003 Business #: 213-751-1145 Hotline/Crisis: 213-751-1145 Toll Free#: (800)479-7328
Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women 6043 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles CA 90028 Business #: 213-462-1281 Hotline/Crisis: 213-626-3393 Toll Free #: (310)392-8381