DHSS Press Release |
Date: October 2, 2003 DHSS-103-2003 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Allison Taylor Levine, Communication Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 |
Contact: Allison Taylor Levine Phone: (302) 255-9037 Pager: (302) 247-8523 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COLLECT PENNIES FOR PREPAREDNESS FOR DELAWARE'S SENIORS
Delaware Make A Difference Day is October 25, 2003
| WHAT: | PENNIES FOR PREPAREDNESS Join the Preparedness Pals in a Statewide Penny Drive! Pennies for Preparedness is a project to collect enough pennies to provide starter disaster preparedness kits for 500 low-income seniors throughout Delaware. Just three pounds of pennies can buy a $5 flashlight for a senior. As little as six pounds of pennies can buy a $10 first-aid kit. |
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| WHO: | This is a perfect project for individuals, schools, youth groups and other organizations. |
| WHEN: | Start collecting today! Drop off Oct. 25 at one of the following locations between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Wal-Mart stores: 117 Wilton Blvd., New Castle, DE 1574 North DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 751 North Dual Hwy., Seaford, DE |
| HOW: | Log onto www.makeadifferenceday.com and register your participation in the penny drive or call 1-800-815-5465 for help. Call 1-800-815-5465 for your Pennies for Preparedness action kit today. |
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
