Wed, March 18, 2009 7:30 P.M.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114, 1101 Arch Street, 215-418-4726

In honor of the close of the One Book, One Philadelphia program, the Black Pearl Orchestra will play Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody and Beethoven’s Sixth, mentioned on page 40 of The Soloist. The concert will be followed by a discussion of homelessness in Philadelphia with Sister Mary Scullion of Project H.O.M.E. and author Steve Lopez. While this event is free and open to the public, donations of children’s books for the Free Library of Philadelphia and items recommended from the Project H.O.M.E. client wish-list are encouraged. A downloadable wishlist is available on the "additional resources" page of this site.

Project H.O.M.E. Wish List

 

Twin-size bed linens, towels, washcloths, and pillows (new only)

Toiletries: soap (bar and liquid), deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shaving cream, lotion, etc. (new)

Socks/underwear for adult men and women (new; larger sizes preferred)

Blankets (new and gently used)

Canned and dry food items

Bed-in-bags (new)

SEPTA tokens

Bottled water (seasonal, summer)

Hats/scarves/gloves in adult sizes (new; seasonal, winter)

Anti-bacterial wipes/lotion

Paper towels, facial tissues, and toilet paper

Food/Restaurant coupons/gift certificates

Cleaning supplies

Shower curtains

School supplies (seasonal, start of school year)

Art Supplies

 

Please contact Lindsey Giblin at 215.232.7272 x 3058 or lindseygiblin@projecthome.org for more information.