CALUMET TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE FLOOD RELIEF DONATION DRIVE

  • Posted on March 2, 2018
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March 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kimberly K. Robinson
Phone: (219) 718-2301
E-mail: krobinson@calumettwp-in.gov

Gary, IN – Calumet Township Trustee, Kimberly K. Robinson, operates an emergency shelter and will have relief supplies available for anyone impacted by the recent flooding in NW Indiana at the Calumet Township Trustee Multi-Purpose Center (MPC). There are sleeping quarters, kitchen and laundry facilities on site, as well as donated relief supplies. If you are unable to get to the shelter but still need help, please call 219-718-2301.

Clean-up kits will be available for pick-up on Saturday, March 3rd from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

SHELTER:
Calumet Township Trustee Multi-Purpose Center
1900 W. 41st Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
219-880-4900/219-718-2301

RELIEF SUPPLIES DONATION LOCATIONS:
If members of the community want to donate household items to aid in the recovery and clean-up efforts, donation bins are available at the locations listed below.

Multi-Purpose Center {MPC)
1900 W. 41st Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
219-880-4900
Donation Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Main Office
610 Connecticut Street
Gary, IN 46402
219-880-4000
Donation Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. (Monday-Thursday)

Some of the most needed items are:

• Clothing
• Laundry detergent/Bleach
• Washcloths/Bath towels
• Cleaning supplies (sponges/solutions, etc.)
• Toiletry items
• Latex gloves/masks

**Non-perishable food items will be accepted at the Shelter location ONLY.

www.calumettwp-in.gov

Calumet Township Board Members
ATTORNEY CLORIUS LAY – MARY ANN CANTY-REEDUS – DARREN WASHINGTON