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Hands of Light in Action Collecting Donations for Hurricane Sandy Victims

Volunteers with the Canton-based grassroots organization will deliver food, toys to families affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York.

Volunteers with the Canton-based nonprofit Hands of Light in Action are accepting donations of nonperishable items for families affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York.

Items needed include: personal hygiene packages, diapers, formula, soft huggable toys (new or gently used), Clorox bleach/cleaning supplies, water (in cases or 5-gallon jugs), shovels, rakes, sledge hammers, hammers, big brooms, crow bars, dry wall hook, heavy duty gloves, garbage bags, tarps, gift cards for Target, K-Mart, Lowes and Home Depot, and gas cards.

Homemade quilts to provide children displaced from their homes are also needed. Postage for the quilts will be provided by Hands of Light.

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Nancy Malone, founder of Hands of Light in Action, said volunteers will be driving to Queens and Brooklyn, NY. on Friday to deliver the items and assist with clean-up efforts.

The nonprofit recently assisted with tornado recovery efforts in Dexter by clearing trees and brush, and providing food to displaced families.

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Donations can be dropped off at 4380 Dexter-Pinckney Road in Dexter, or 46902 Mornington Road in Canton.

Financial donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 87513, Canton, MI. 48188.

For more information, email handsoflightinaction@gmail.com.


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