Linen and Toiletry Drive for My Sister's Place

The Scarsdale PBA is asking the community to forgo the purchase of shaving cream and silly string on Halloween and use the funds to purchase toiletries for the women of My Sister's Place. My Sister's Place, a non-profit agency in Westchester County advocates and provides shelter for victims of domestic violence. The PBA is asking parents to encourage their children to pass on eggs, shaving cream, "silly string", books of matches, cigarette lighters, toothpaste, hair spray and toilet paper that are often used to cause mischief on Halloween -- and to instead put the money towards the purchase of any of the following items that My Sister's Place will gratefully accept:

• New or slightly used large and extra large duffel bags
• Towels in all sizes
• New twin sheet sets
• Blankets and comforters (in bright, cheerful colors) for the upcoming cold weather
• New and unopened full size toiletries
• Packages of diapers in all sizes
• Baby wipes

Donated goods can be dropped off in the lobby Scarsdale Police Headquarters, located at Tompkins and Fenimore Roads, at any time of day or night from October 18, 2013 through November 15, 2013. The PBA will assure that the items are delivered to the shelter and will also contribute to the cause. Clients of the shelter have been extremely grateful for support from the Scarsdale Community in the past and we are looking forward to another successful drive this year.