NEW! Donations for this effort must be turned in by Fri., September 27! The Disaster Relief Center will shut off donations as of next week, so in order for Haskell to get the donations to Colorado in time, she must travel this weekend.
Southwestern Community College online student Angela Haskell, of Winterset, is taking it upon herself to assist the victims of the recent Colorado floods who lost everything. The flooding in Colorado really hits home for Haskell, who lost six family members in the July 31, 1976, Big Thompson, CO, flood. Haskell is accepting donations and plans to drive a truck to Colorado next weekend for distribution to the victims of the flooding. Donation boxes will be set up on campus in the Instructional Center, Student Center, and Administration Center by the end of today (Tuesday). Students may also give at the Osceola and Red Oak Centers. The donations will be accepted until Wed., October 2.
Haskell has been in contact with the Disaster Relief Center in Loveland, CO. Suggested items for Colorado Disaster Relief include:
• Bottled Water
• Sports Drinks
• Toiletries
• New Warm Clothing
• Blankets
• Pillows
• Camping Gear
• Non-Perishable Food Items
• Hairbrushes
• Hygiene supplies
• Duffel Bags
• Cloth grocery bags
• New Footwear
• Socks
• Pet Crates
• Pet Bowls
• Leashes
• Cat Litter
Haskell was named 2013 SWCC Online Student of the Year at the annual award's ceremony in April. She is also a member of SWCC's Phi Theta Kappa.