This year the University Classified Staff Council (UCSC) is partnering with The Star of Hope to collect donations as part of their holiday drive. The Star of Hope assists approximately 1,000 individuals per day. The mission of the Star of Hope is to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing the diverse issues, both immediate and long term, that impact individuals and families experiencing homelessness. UCSC hopes to assist the Star of Hope with their mission by collecting the items listed below in time for a holiday delivery.

The Star of Hope Donation Drive will run from December 1, 2021 – December 16, 2021. UCSC will deliver the donations to the Star of Hope on December 17, 2021.

Please bring any donated items to thedrop off locations.

Donations List

Clothing-gently used or new- men, women and children’s – Clean and free of stains and tears
Pairs of shoes: clean, gently used or new
New undergarments: men, women and children
Socks and t-shirts
Winter coats, sweaters, jackets, etc.
Hygiene Products—new/unopened

shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap
toothpaste and toothbrushes
toilet paper and feminine napkins
cotton balls and facial tissue
diapers, pull-ups and wet wipes

Bibles and educational books
Paper goods: plates, bowls, napkins, forks, spoons & knives
Linens–Clean, gently used or new:

Sheets and pillow cases
浴毛巾和浴巾
New blankets (no bedspreads)

Bottled water; canned goods (regular and bulk sizes)
Unexpired, non-perishable foods
Over the counter medications—new/unopened,
(无新玩具和游戏bicycles)
Alarm clocks

Drop-Off Locations

Medical School:Lexie Bradford

There are donation boxes on the first floor by the security officer

UTP: ContactSusan BellorTricia Hill- Thomas
UCT/ SBMI: ContactColin DunhamorTrudy Jacobs

Donations can be brought to UCT 150 (Human Resources Office)

SOD: ContactJohn Rizkallah