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Members of Holy Rosary Church in Edmonds recently provided over 300 items of underwear, socks and other clothing for veterans in need and shared through Edmonds American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8870.
According to a news release, the items were part of a special drive by Holy Rosary and Lynnwood’s St. Thomas More Church to collect items in support for men and women visiting the Lynnwood Hygiene Center. Sharon Suver, president of the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Women’s Association, worked with representatives of the posts to extend the outreach efforts for veterans, as well as the Hygiene Center.
The Hygiene Center is located at 19726 64th Ave. W. in Lynnwood and is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. throughout the year except winter (daylight savings time) when they are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with the last shower at 4 p.m.
They have two private showers available to all genders. Guests do not need to provide any paperwork to receive a shower, just answer a few questions, put their name on the list and wait for a warm shower, food, clothing and community.
Learn more about the Hygiene Center in our previous story here.
“We are very thankful for this special partnership with Holy Rosary and St. Thomas More, and their valuable support of our veterans in need,” said Dan Mullene, commander of American Legion Post 66.
The Posts will arrange for the donated items to be distributed by Lynnwood Heroes Café, according to Executive Director Gary Walderman, who also serves as a vice commander with Legion Post 66. “Once again, the community has stepped up for our veterans, and we greatly appreciate their help,” Walderman said.
Can we drop off donations directly to the Hygiene Center?
Yes, you can. — Teresa
On Saturday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. American Legion Post 66 will hold a food drive at the Wilcox Construction Red Barn on 5th Avenue South and Maple Street in downtown Edmonds. The Post will also be collecting new socks and underwear for the Holy Rosary program supporting the Lynnwood Hygiene Center. Thank you for your support! Dan Mullene, Commander, Edmonds American Legion Post 66
Thus shows what our community can do when we work together. Well done to Holy Rosary and St Thomas More and the Edmonds American Legion Post. Special thanks to Dan and Sharon for your leadership.