{"id":5523,"date":"2014-09-29T12:54:30","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T16:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=5523"},"modified":"2018-08-28T12:51:37","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T16:51:37","slug":"five-easy-ways-to-participate-in-the-prssa-community-service-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2014\/09\/29\/five-easy-ways-to-participate-in-the-prssa-community-service-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Easy Ways to Participate in the PRSSA Community Service Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you got your letter of confirmation in the mail \u2014 you\u2019re going to the PRSSA 2014 National Conference in Washington, D.C. Congrats!<\/p>\n

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And now you\u2019re thinking, \u201cBut how can I contribute to the Community Service Initiative and make a difference during my short time in D.C.?\u201d<\/p>\n

This year it\u2019s easier than ever to participate in the Community Service Initiative (CSI) at National Conference. We\u2019re partnering with Access Housing Inc.,<\/a> a nonprofit organization that serves homeless veterans in the southeast Washington, D.C., area. (Read the official announcement here<\/a>.)\u00a0You can participate by donating miniature or travel-sized toiletries like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and more.*<\/p>\n

Here are some tips for contributing to the initiative:<\/p>\n

1. Go to the dollar section or travel section before arriving and stock up.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Start a drive with your Chapter, and bring all the donations to D.C. The more people involved, the merrier.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. Ask your family and friends for contributions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a04. Stop at the CVS near the Conference hotel. It\u2019s only a three minute walk!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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5. Lastly, don\u2019t forget to buy travel-size items or a small number of items so they\u2019ll fit in your suitcase. We don\u2019t want this to happen:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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*Disclaimer: Toiletries of all sizes are welcome. Besides shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste we will also accept conditioner, soap, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, disposable razors, shaving cream, African American hair care products, sunscreen, bug spray, new towels and washcloths.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not attending Conference but would still like to participate, boxes of items may be shipped no earlier than Oct. 8,<\/b> to the address below. (Please label boxes “1 of 6,” “2 of 6,” “3 of 6,” etc., so we will know when incomplete shipments are received. Please do not ship crates or pallets, as the hotel will charge you for handling.)<\/p>\n

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Omni Shoreham Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

C\/O The UPS Store<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jeneen Garcia<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRSSA National Conference,\u00a0Oct. 10-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

2500 Calvert Street, NW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Washington, DC 20008<\/strong><\/p>\n

(202) 756 – 5348<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paige Weber is the vice president of Chapter development and a senior at Louisiana State University. Follow her on <\/i>Twitter<\/i><\/a> and connect with her on <\/i>LinkedIn<\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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