By Daily Press staff
For those saddened by the devastation in the South in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, some Santa Monicans are saying that help’s on the way.
Franklin Elementary School parents are joining together to collect items anyone might care to donate to the victims of this disaster. An 18-wheeler will be outside of Franklin this weekend to load the trailer with contributions.
Displaced families are in desperate need of: food (non-perishable); water; clothing (all ages); shoes (all ages); bedding; medicines; formula; diapers; toys and games; stuffed animals; books; and household items.
It’s a great time of year to clean your closets of those outgrown clothes and what better reason than to offer them to victims of such a horrifying disaster?
To donate, drop it by the trailer, which can be found on Idaho Avenue near the Franklin playground. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday.
Call Debra at (310) 453-4649 for more information. Tiny grads get their diplomas
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 3, 2005. Read the original PDF.