News Release

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November 23, 2005

BSU Students Host Holiday Party for Refugees
Group Seeks Donations of Gifts, Hygiene Products

The Organization of Student Social Workers at Boise State University is seeking donations to help with a gala holiday celebration for refugee families in the Treasure Valley. Members of OSSW have spent the semester raising funds in support of the Agency for New Americans� holiday party. The party is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at All Saints Episcopal Church.

The event will be a festive evening of song, dance, food, and children�s arts and craft. More than 70 refugee families will receive gifts, with Toys for Tots supplying children�s presents. OSSW is seeking donations of gifts for teens and adults, as well as hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap and individually wrapped toilet paper.

Donations can be made by contacting OSSW faculty adviser Will Rainford at 426-3184 or willrainford@boisestate.edu.

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Contact: Will Rainford, School of Social Work, (208) 426-3184, willrainford@boisesetate.edu 
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu


 

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005