Last summer Producer Josh got all of his windows done. The guys at America's Choice did such a great job and were so friendly he said they made him feel like family. When Harvey hit Josh knew many of the guys at American's Choice were based in Houston so he reached out. Luckily, they were all safe. However, he was not surprised when they did not talk about how hard it had been for them, just what they were doing to help their neighbors who were less fortunate.
Our friends, America's Choice Windows are preparing to serve their local community and those impacted by Harvey. They heard on the news that two out of every ten homes that were affected do not have flood insurance and therefore do not have coverage. They told us that their hearts break for everyone that has been impacted and decided to come together to help meet each other's needs and give each other strength and comfort.
America's Choice is working directly with local charities to collect essential items to be distributed to those in need in the coming days. As roads clear, they will be opening our 10,000 square foot facility to collect donations and would greatly appreciate any volunteers to help receive sort and aid in distributions.
*drop off donations start Saturday and run through the following Saturday
DALLAS DROP OFF LOCATION
- GROVES ELECTRIC
- 2410 Squire Place
- Farmers Branch Tx
Saturday 9/2/17 - 9/9/17
open from 8 to 3 on Saturday and 8 to 6:30 pm on Monday through Friday
NEEDED ITEMS
The most needed urgent items
Cleaning Supplies (laundry supplies, household cleaners, dish cleaner, gloves (work gloves and cleaning gloves), heavy duty trash bags, shop vacs, brooms, scrub brushes) Boxes or plastic tote bins (for receiving sorting and delivering the items) Wet & forget Pet supplies - food for cats/dogs litter & litter boxes leashes collars crates Bleach Disinfectant Utility knives Floor scrapers Plybars/crowbars Hand saw Blades hammer Sledgehammer Demolition tools Dust pans Mops Heavy duty trash bags Trash cans Paper Products (paper towels, facial tissue, bathroom tissue) Personal Care Items (deodorant, shampoo, bath soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair care products, feminine products) Baby items, soaps, diapers, formula, foods, bottles
Other Greatly Needed Items
- boxed cereal
- peanut butter
Canned Vegetables (beans, green beans, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato products) Canned Meats (tuna, salmon, Spam, ham, chicken) Canned Meals (stew, chili) Canned Fruit (applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple) Condiments, jellies, and Dressings Dried Pasta, Rice and Beans Canned Soups
Please do not include previously opened items or glass bottles/jars in your donation.
Grocery or Walmart/Target gift cards
The last thing any one wants is to have people who are devastated by the flood waters and having to face 10's of thousands of dollars for repairs to their home is to have to worry about where to find cleaning products or where their next meal will be coming from when stores are so depleted of needed items in the areas hit hardest