Currently working on his Citizen Merit badge, Colby Varner of Cub Pack 144 is collecting items in new or good condition for homeless veterans.
A collection first started within the pack and with family and friends according to Holly Varner, of Cub Pack 144. It began when the pack was in contact with a man and his wife who go out daily to places where veterans spend time or to campsites they have set up to bring them items they need. The couple brings personal items and food and the wife provides very basic medical needs for homeless veterans.
When it came time for Colby to begin working on a Citizen Merit badge, with one of the requirements being a service project, he decided to expand the pack service project and open it to the public. He hopes to collect even more items for the veterans this way.
Colby is collecting new items or used items in good, clean condition, in both men’s and women’s clothing in any size.
Items:-Coats-Warm clothes-Underarmour/long underwear
-Thick socks-Boots-Hats, gloves, scarves
-Tents-Sleeping bags-Blankets-First Aid kits/basic medical supplies
-Ready to eat food and single serve snacks
As well as any items you can think of.
Collection boxes are set up at The Hamburg Area Item, Dietrich’s Men’s Shop and Zion Blue Mt. UCC in Strausstown. The boxes will be out until Jan. 26 and the items will be picked up on Jan. 27.
