Frisco-Online: Frisco Square To Help Returning Soldiers

Frisco Square To Help Returning Soldiers
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Bob Shaver on 08 January, 2010 01:43:00
 
Frisco, Texas (January 5, 2010) – Frisco Square announced that it will partner
with Operation Once in a Lifetime to collect linens and other basic items for
soldiers returning to Ft. Hood during February. At present, barracks rooms are
furnished only with a mattress, desk, chair, closet and a small refrigerator. 
Dr. Pepper recently began providing drinks for the refrigerators.
“When we learned from Sgt. Sowers that service men and women returning to Ft.
Hood had to purchase toiletries and linens to furnish their barracks rooms at
Ft. Hood from their own funds, we saw an opportunity to help”, said Cathy
Sweeney, a Managing Partner at Frisco Square. “Our partner, IESI will provide
a secure container so that everyone can drop off their contributions anytime
during February. We’ll have the container in a convenient location and
decorate it with a military theme. Another frequent partner of ours, TrendMaker
Signs, will make it easy to find. We know the generosity of Frisco people and
we’re confident that this story is one that will move everyone to join us in
this effort.”
Things that returning soldiers need include: Shower curtains and rings; Twin
sheet sets; Pillows and pillow cases; Blankets; Feminine hygiene
products;Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, tooth brushes, tooth
paste, razors, shaving cream and after shave or cologne. Other items that are
great to give are restaurant coupons and snacks.
“More details and an announcement about when the donation box is ready will
come later in January. We want to make this announcement now so that
individuals, schools, scout troops, HOA’s and clubs…everyone can make a plan
in January and make a contribution in February”, Sweeney added.