Small Things Matter's helps those in needby providing them with food, literacy, and general support.

We are looking for volunteers to help us put together personal hygienekits to share with the those in need in our community.

Personal hygiene isimportant in feeling good about oneself and we hope these kits will help those that receive them feel cared for.

Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. Seeguidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.

We would love to have individuals and groups supporting this effort.

We will award1 hour of community service for each kitdonated which can be used towards:

• The National Honor Society (https://www.nhs.us/)
• President's Volunteer Service Award (https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/)
• Community service for private schools
• Community service forcollege
• Court ordered service

1 personal hygiene kit with a cheery note = 1 communityservice hour.

All items can be purchased inexpensively from the Dollar Store/Dollar Tree. You can also reach out to your local dentist to see if they would be able to donate toothbrushes to you.

Each kit must containthese 5 items (PLEASE NOTE ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE FULL-SIZED, NOT TRAVEL SIZE--YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TRAVEL SIZED ITEMS:

• - regular size toothbrush
• - full size toothpaste
• - full size bar of soap/full size bottle of body wash
• - full size shampoo
• -full size deodorant
• - quality comb/brush

PLUSa kind note

Instructions:

-Please document your workby taking an action shot photo of them being assembled and a group shot of thefinished package once you've finished

-Purchasethe cleaning supplies and make a nice handmade note

-Place the items in a clean gallon size bag

-Make a log by writing down the number of kits made, along with your name and date and have your parent initial it

-Submit the log and your photos, etc via this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefU6lhr176FWyDzQl0AAWgbxTEs8Eqa37vOzAoJwmyUw9D8w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Once your donations and your google form are received you will get an email containing a letter with our official letterhead with community service hours you've earned.

DROPOFF

Personal hygiene kits can be dropped off at TP Seventh Day Adventist Church Center (6810 Eastern Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012) on the 1st and 3rd Fridays ONLY from 8am-9am. Please drive around to the parking lot entrance on 2nd Street NW.Please note: You cannot bring your donations to the SDA Churchany other day or timethan stated above. It is a distribution site, not our office.

If you would like to drop off your donations in Rockville, please contact me at [email protected]. Thanks!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• Is this approved for MCPS SSL hours?NO.
• Do I need to sign up?There is no need to sign up. Just start as soon as you like.
• Is there a limit to how many I make?No limit.
• Are these items still needed?YES, it isstill an ongoingneed.
• We are helping over 1000 families in Montgomery County by providing food assistanceand are very busy so and trying to limit emails about this opportunity. If you see the dates posted please be assured that this opportunity is still ongoing. Thanks for understanding!!!

Please email Roxanne ([email protected]) if youwould like to help brighten a senior's day.

Thanks!

Small Things Matter

www.smallthingsmatter.org

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the students parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the students home until schools resume normal status.