BRYN ATHYN, Pa. – The Bryn Athyn College Department of Athletics and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is collecting donations for Laurel House in the athletic offices in Brickman Hall now through Wednesday, Dec. 18 and at the women's basketball game against Gallaudet on Monday, Dec. 16.
Items that are being collected include boys and girls pajamas, slippers, twin size sheets and blankets, pillows, hair dryers, baby wipes, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, paper towels, septic safe toilet paper, and nonperishable food items. All items should be in new condition.
Laurel House is a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The agency's first program, a domestic violence shelter for abused women and their children, was founded by the Women's Center of Montgomery County in 1980. In 1981, Laurel House was incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization. Laurel House's shelter has long been known as a safe place to heal. However, for numerous decades, our programs have expanded to include many other needed services and support resources. Today, in addition to our 24-hour hotline and shelter, Laurel House offers transitional housing, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, counseling and support groups, children's programs, law enforcement collaboration, and expanded community education and prevention efforts.
For more information about Laurel House, please visit www.laurel-house.org.