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A Clothing, Household Items and Furniture Drive is being held for families affected by the University Village Apartments fire in Westville, this morning. The drive is being organized by the Purdue University North Central Office of Student Activities and the Center for Service Learning and Leadership. Supporters say items immediately needed are toiletries/personal hygiene items and there is a need for diapers for a one year old and one month old. Until a list of clothing items is created, individuals who wish to help are strongly encouraged to donate gift cards that can be redeemed at local merchants for families to purchase necessary food, clothing and household items.  A list of needed items will be available Wednesday at the Center for Service Learning & Leadership website at www.pnc.edu/csll.  Items can be dropped off in marked boxes at the PNC Westville campus at the Library-Student-Faculty Building dock, and in the Dean of Student's Office (LSF Building room 103), Technology Building North Entrance and the Bursar's Office in Schwarz Hall.



Individuals wishing to donate furniture or large household items should contact either Carol Connelly at 219-785-5267 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (insert"> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or the Red Cross of LaPorte County at (219) 874-4247 to make arrangements for pick up.