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Volume 7, Issue 1, December 2007

Proposed City of Springfield Ordinance for Solicitation of Prostitution

Volume 5, Issue 1, March, 2006

State Journal Register Article - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 scanned pdf version, actual text pdf version

PORA’S WISH LIST

Our Food Pantry business continues to grow. We can always use donations of food, particularly on Mondays.

One of our former residents is in need of a working computer and printer.

We are still looking for a better van. We will be happy to refund the salvage value of our van to the donor of a better van.

We always have a need for the following items:

  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Body wash
  • Bath/Body products
  • Bath towels
  • Wash cloths
  • Combs/Brushes
  • Toothbrushes
  • Band aids
  • Aspirin/Ibuprofen
  • Peroxide
  • Kitchen towels/Cloths
  • Dishwasher detergent
  • Liquid dish washing soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Backpacks/luggage
  • Laundry detergent
  • Fabric softener
  • Bounce dryer sheets
  • Oven cleaner
  • Toilet bowl cleaner
  • All-purpose spray cleaner
  • Bed linens (twin size)
  • Business clothing
  • New small stuffed animals
  • City bus passes
  • Art supplies
  • Movie, dinner or entertainment certificates

If you have questions about other donations, please call us at (217) 522-3922.