The Urban League of Racine/Kenosha have partnered with the Red Cross collecting donations through its “Give So They Can Live” campaign.
In addition the Urban League will have contribution buckets and envelopes available for you to donate $5 (tax deductible) to flood victims in Houston and other Texas counties. Donations go directly to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund earmarked for Texas. “Please join our local ‘Give, so they can Live’ campaign in Racine and Kenosha by calling 263.652.2111 mornings or 262.637.8532 afternoons for info”, said Urban League president and CEO Yolanda Adams said her organization consulted with the Red Cross before launching its campaign.
“We asked how the Urban League can help, and they said through collection of financial donations,” Adams said.
”We will be the collection site for the donations that we will take to the Red Cross in Milwaukee. We had hoped to collect items, but for now, they are not prepared to receive food and clothing.”
Collections will continue for at least 30 days.
Donations can be mailed to the Kenosha office at 1418 68th St., 53143, or dropped off from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
They also can be mailed to the Racine office at 7118 N. Memorial Drive, 53404, or dropped off there from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The Urban League also is asking for volunteers. Those interested should call 262-652-2111.
Through the partnership with the American Red Cross, the two offices of the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha will be donation sites to benefit people in Houston and other Texas counties in flood areas along the path of Hurricane Harvey. Call mornings at 262.652.2111 or afternoons at 262.637.8532 for additional info.