We were thrilled last year by the generosity of our employees and we expect similar results this year. Employees to donate personal care items, baby and school supplies Employees are being asked to donate personal care items, baby supplies and children's school supplies. Items are being collected from May 7 to 11. The items will then be sorted and delivered by employees to agencies in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lycoming, Perry and York counties.
Most people take things like a toothbrush or children's video for granted.
However, once at a shelter, women and their children often don't have many items that we all use and need everyday. Each year thousands of women and their children seek assistance in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Coalition for Domestic Violence reports 115 deaths related to domestic violence last year. Pennsylvania Blue Shield is involved in several projects to raise awareness about domestic violence. Last month Pennsylvania Blue Shield, Capitol Blue Cross, Attorney General Mike Fisher and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence announced their sponsorship of a television spot to raise awareness of domestic violence.