DVA! Community Engagement Center Now Offers Basic Resources and Community Activities
The new Milford venue provides essential items and a variety of events, as well as community space.
Milford, PA. March 30, 2024 – Delaware Valley Action! (DVA!) is making strides to fortify the Pike County community with essential resources through initiatives at the DVA! Community Engagement Center. In just over two months, the newly launched Free Store has become a source for families in need, distributing a wide array of early parenting supplies and household essentials.
Recognizing the pressing need for these often-costly supplies, DVA! Board Member Gretchen Pollack said, "It's evident that many members of our community are facing challenges in accessing essential items." Since its inception in mid-January, the Free Store has provided assistance to individuals and families, catering to the needs of both very young families and elderly neighbors, many of whom are caregivers for their grandchildren. One elated visitor said, “This is great. It will hold our family over until my husband’s next paycheck.”
Among the items distributed by the Free Store are:
⦁ Hygiene Essentials: Including menstrual products, diapers (both adult and infant), diaper wipes, diaper cream and baby powder, with an estimated value of approximately $675 based on average market prices.
⦁ Household Cleaning Supplies: Such as paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper, laundry detergent, shampoo, sponges and hand sanitizer, helping to maintain cleanliness and sanitation, totaling an estimated value of $350.
⦁ Additional Assistance: Complementary items like toothbrushes, mouthwash, baby socks, blankets made by high school students and mini first aid kits, further supporting the needs of community members, with an estimated value of $225
All of these items have been donated by community members. Highlighting the vital role of donors in sustaining these initiatives, DVA! emphasizes the urgent need for donations, particularly diapers, which remain a critical necessity for many families. Monetary contributions are also encouraged to ensure the continuity and expansion of support programs. For information on how to contribute, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2y3fjxh5
The Community Engagement Center is located at 315 Broad Street in downtown Milford and is open by appointment and during designated drop-in days and hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday: 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Beyond the Free Store, the DVA! Community Engagement Center fosters a community hub, offering and encouraging participants to host a variety of activities and clubs. such as book clubs, seed exchanges and drop-in puzzle events. Additionally, the center welcomes organizations seeking event spaces to reach out for collaborative opportunities or to rent the space for their needs.
For more information on DVA! and its Community Engagement Center, please contact delawarevalleyaction@gmail.com.
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