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National Council of Jewish Women Luggage for Freedom Collection Drive June 22

Luggage for Freedom,a project of NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore Section) to assist women and children leaving domestic violence shelters, is holding a collection drive on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extra Space Storage,1620 Old Deerfield Road in Highland Park, IL.

Please drop off donations of NEW sheets,NEW towels,new or gently used non-oversized, non-garment bag luggage, small toiletry items, backpacks, purses and children’s books, as well as NEW stuffed animals. Items will be unpacked from your car by volunteers in the drive-through lane and will be packed for delivery at another time in the Fall.

For more information or to make a monetary donation to help us continue our project please call 847-853-8889, email luggageforfreedom@ncjwcns.org or go to www.ncjwcns.org.

The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW courageously takes a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women’s rights and reproductive freedom. The Chicago North Shore Section, with over 1,000 members, makes an impact through an integrated program of education, community service and social action. We offer our members personal growth, volunteer opportunities, education, recreation and special events.

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