Have a Heart Drive runs from February 4 – 8
The Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Have a Heart Restock Drive to supply hygiene items to six local organizations – Assumption Outreach Center, Bethany House, The Claver House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality Kitchen and the Sylvania Area Family Services.
Collection begins on Monday, February 4 and ends Thursday, February 7, with all hygiene items distributed on Friday, February 8. Those wishing to participate in the Have a Heart drive are asked to drop off hygiene items such as deodorant, washcloths, shampoo/conditioner, soap, toilet paper and toothpaste to the following Sylvania Franciscan Village locations:
Lourdes University and Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd.
Rosary Care Center, 6832 Convent Blvd.
Sisters of St. Francis Administrative Offices, 6832 Convent Blvd., Umbria Hall
Sylvania Franciscan Academy, 5335 Silica Drive
A new component of this year’s drive is the Hygiene Sculpture Contest. Individuals can visit HYPERLINK "http://www.sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org" www.sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org beginning February 4 at noon to view all the sculpture displays made with unwrapped hygiene items and vote for their favorite. The participating teams include Lourdes University and Sylvania Franciscan Village students, and employees of all Sylvania Franciscan Village locations. The winning team’s photo will be displayed at the close of the contest. Contest rules will be listed on the website.
“The Sylvania Franciscan Village is founded on strong community relationships and our belief that working together we can accomplish so much more,” offers Sr. Janet Doyle, OP, SFV Administrator. “We continue to identify ways to use our many resources for the benefit of our community. We chose to collect hygiene items because these are necessities for every household. Most importantly, those low-income families who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are unable to purchase these necessary but non-food items through the program.”
Formally established in 2009, the Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) is comprised of Lourdes University, the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania and Sylvania Franciscan Health. The SFV was formed to harness energies for the greater good and benefit of those who share the Franciscan mission. Visit www.sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org for more information. To learn more about this and future events, contact Sr. Janet at 419-824-3533 or [email protected].
Press Release Contact Name: Heather Hoffman
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Lourdes University
Organization Address: Sylvania, OH