Open House, Winter Clothing Drive Next Week
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October 1, 2014 – If you stop by Columbia River PUD’s office for their Public Power Week open house next week, take an extra coat along. The PUD is hosting a winter clothing drive for SAFE of Columbia County.
“Public Power Week is all about celebrating the partnership between the PUD and the community we serve,” said PUD Senior Financial Analyst Sam Liebelt. “Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we thought it was a great opportunity to support SAFE of Columbia County with a clothing drive.”
SAFE, which was formerly known as the Women’s Resource Center, has been serving Columbia County since 1979. The agency’s mission, to empower our community to live safe, healthy lives free from abuse.
In addition to new or gently used winter clothing, the PUD will also collect cash contributions for SAFE, and items from their wish list, which includes facial tissue and paper towels, bath towels and wash cloths, pillows, bus passes, shampoo & conditioner, gas vouchers, and gift certificates for haircuts, clothing, etc.
The PUD’s Open House will run Monday, October 6 through Friday, October 10 from 9AM to 4PM. The PUD will have refreshments in the lobby and daily prize drawings. Customers who attend will have a chance to vote for the finalists in the PUD’s 2015 Calendar Photo Contest.
