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Cleita

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49. Here's an idea on backpacks for the homeless.

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Sun Nov 17, 2013, 05:38 PM

Nov 2013

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/05/backpacks-custom-designed_n_4049992.html

Kaplan's venture, CITYPAK, distributed 2,000 backpacks in partnership with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) and the city's Human Services Department in late 2012 and they are back at it again this year.

According to ABC Chicago, the first batch of the 2,300 donated backpacks they plan to hand out this year were distributed Friday night at the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center.

The bags are waterproof and were designed in partnership with High Sierra Sport, Co., which is based in Vernon Hills. The bags are also equipped with rain ponchos and straps that can be fastened to wrists or ankles as a precaution against theft. A focus group selected by the CCH provided input on a prototype last year.

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What do people need on the street? Many things. [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 OP

k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Nov 2013 #1

Thanks for posting this, recced n/t Fumesucker Nov 2013 #2

My Dad always said "There, but for the Grace of God, go I." Thank you for the succinct reminder. libdem4life Nov 2013 #3

So, I have a few questions tavalon Nov 2013 #4

our local food pantry takes donations of blankets and clothes renate Nov 2013 #14

Contact yor local Walk-In Center, Shelter, or food pantry. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #40

How about space blankets? tavalon Nov 2013 #5

Good plus inexpensive plastic ponchos. Buy them by the dozen. Hand warmers also. nm rhett o rick Nov 2013 #15

Those will work too! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #41

No offense tina tron Nov 2013 #66

Actually, the reason I got them is that I was recently caught in a similar situation tavalon Nov 2013 #67

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I see people on the interstate on ramps all the time... Blanks Nov 2013 #12

Yes there are. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #59

And I'm not against that tavalon Nov 2013 #68

I didnt see zip lock bags of all sizes. Needed to keep possessions dry. rhett o rick Nov 2013 #13

That is a big plus one! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #53

I hadnt heard that. Are you saying that the police hassle the homeless if they have zip lock bags? rhett o rick Nov 2013 #60

Yup. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #70

Visit you local shelter and ask what specifically they need. My wife and I every year rhett o rick Nov 2013 #16

This is so damn heartbreaking. toby jo Nov 2013 #17

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Thank you for the information. The swimsuit tip is particularly upsetting. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #22

Yes, it is. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #46

Where would you donate these items so someone actually gets them? badtoworse Nov 2013 #23

You should be able to find a local church, Salvation Army, and/or foodbank that deals rhett o rick Nov 2013 #25

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I'm sorry I missed this thread yesterday. K&R - thanks so much for posting this info. n/t myrna minx Nov 2013 #31

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homes. reddread Nov 2013 #45

That is where the packs come in. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #48

Its amazing what idealized notions float about reddread Nov 2013 #54

Oh, your new. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #55

No, sure dont reddread Nov 2013 #61

I am located in Tucson. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #69

they certainly can, and are SUPPOSED TO but not if you dont make them do it! reddread Nov 2013 #56

They won't listen to me. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #58

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Here's an idea on backpacks for the homeless. Cleita Nov 2013 #49

Yep!!! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #50

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Many do! Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2013 #52

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I will post this for my students and also encourage those in sororities and fraternities tblue37 Nov 2013 #63

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