Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, is participating in USA Weekend Magazine’s annual Make A Difference Day. On Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., donations will be accepted at the Township for veterans residing at the Manteno Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Drive in Manteno, Illinois.
Items that are needed include new sweatpants (large and extra large sizes), plain cotton socks without elastic, books on tape, spice drops, cookies, sugar free cookies, candy, sugar free candy, wheelchair cup holders, powdered drink mixes, wheelchair ashtrays, Fixodent denture adhesive, six ounce foam cups, shaving balm, new sweatshirts (large and extra large sizes), large bath towels, cologne (male and female), peanut butter and crackers, large bottles of punch, hair dressing (VO-5, Groom & Clean, etc.), toothpaste, toothbrushes, chocolate (M&M’s, etc.) and additional miscellaneous items.
Monetary donations will also be accepted. Participants may donate prior to October 22 by delivering items to Orland Township during office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
