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Harbor House Sets Third Annual Car Raffle

Harbor House, a transitional housing facility for homeless women recovering from chemical dependency, will hold its third annual car raffle to benefit the agency. The $50.00 ticket buys a chance to win a 2010 Chevy Camaro SS/SLP. The vehicle can be viewed at Dunn Chevy Buick in Oregon. Order tickets by calling (419) 244-6300 or visit www.harborhouse.org. The drawing will be held on Sunday, September 19.

Warm Up Lucas Country Coat Drive Under Way

The Norman and Louise Jones Foundation is conducting its second annual Warm Up Lucas County coat drive. All winter items, including coats, hats, gloves and scarves for all ages and sizes will be collected during the month of September. Donations may be made at American Care Givers, 6202 Trust Dr., Holland, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

United Way Accepts Donations For Storm Victims

Local relief agencies and emergency response personnel have chosen United Way of Greater Toledo to collect and distribute donations for long-term storm rebuilding efforts in Wood and Ottawa counties.

To make a donation, visit www.unitedwaytoledo.org then choose either Wood County or Ottawa County. Each page will have specific instructions on how to donate to that county’s relief efforts.

If you don’t have Internet access, have questions or would like to make a contribution over the phone, dial 211 or (800) 650-HELP.

American Legion Collects Aluminum Cans

American Legion Post 384, 6910 Providence St., is accepting aluminum cans for recycling each Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. For more information, call (419) 661-2479 or (419) 877-5171.

Read For Literacy Seeks Volunteers

Read For Literacy is seeking volunteers for its Adult Literacy, English as a Second Language and Creating Young Readers programs. There are several volunteer opportunities available. For more information, call (419) 242-7323.

Mobile Meals Of Toledo Seeks Volunteers

Mobile Meals of Toledo is looking for individuals to deliver meals to homebound area residents two days a month. Delivery takes one to one and a half hours. Substitute opportunities are also available. Those interested should call (419) 255-7806 or e-mail info@mobilemeals.org.


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