Duffels Of Dignity Program Launched To Help At-Risk Youth

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Hillsborough County Children's Services announced the launching of a new program, Duffels of Dignity, to collect donations of new or gently used duffel bags, suitcases and personal care items for children in foster care or who are escaping domestic violence and homelessness.

Often, these children do not have luggage to store their belongings and, instead, use garbage bags to carry their few personal items, according to children's services.

Donations accepted:

• New or gently used duffel bag (24 to 28 inches) or suitcases (wheelie bags, suitcases with handles and backpacks are all accepted)
• Personal care items (new and in their original packaging)
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Combs and brushes
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Deodorant

Duffels of Dignity also has an Amazon Wish List where purchased donations will be mailed directly to Children's Services.

Donations can be dropped off at the Hillsborough County Children's Services Administrative Office, 3191 Clay Mangum Lane, Tampa.