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QCC Book Drive for Douglaston Shelter
Oct
14
to Nov 3

QCC Book Drive for Douglaston Shelter

Douglaston Open Hearts is collaborating with the SACNAS Club at Queensborough Community College to organize a free book drive for our neighbors at a local shelter!

We're accepting new and used books in English, Spanish, and French. Donations may be dropped off on the Queensborough Community College campus at the following building locations between Tuesday 10/14 and Monday 11/3:

  • Science S-245

  • Humanities H-322

  • Medical arts M-213

  • Administration A-214

  • Library Exhibition Area (near circulation desk)

Questions? Reach out to Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org.

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Douglaston Free Store
Oct
4

Douglaston Free Store

RSVP below to help out at the next Douglaston Open Hearts Free Store! You’ll be helping to sort and set up donations, helping folks find items they need, and meeting neighbors.

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Douglaston Free Store
Feb
22

Douglaston Free Store

Douglaston Open Hearts and Zion Episcopal Church are organizing a Free Store for the residents of the Douglaston Women’s Shelter.

Donate

We’re looking for new or gently-used women’s spring clothing and brand-new toiletries. Please note: we are NOT accepting items outside of these categories.

Drop off your donations at the parish office of Zion Episcopal Church (Church St. and Orient Pl. in Douglaston) on Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am-1pm, before February 16.

Or donate from our Amazon wishlist!

Questions? Reach out to Jayme at jayme@openheartsinitiative.org.

Wishlist
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Douglaston Open Hearts Chapter Meeting
Sep
25

Douglaston Open Hearts Chapter Meeting

Do you live, work, or go to school in Douglaston and want to connect with other neighbors organizing to welcome and support folks experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood? Join Douglaston Open Hearts for our September chapter meeting on Zoom. Zoom link will be shared upon RSVP.

RSVP here
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Douglaston April Free Store
Apr
27

Douglaston April Free Store

Douglaston Open Hearts + Zion Episcopal Church are offering a Free Store for the residents of the Douglaston Women's Shelter on April 27. Here’s how you can help:

Volunteer at the Free Store

Email info@openheartsinitiative.org and we’ll get you plugged in!

Sort donations

Help sort donations at Zion Episcopal Church on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, April 17, 9:30am-12pm

  • Friday, April 19, 9:30am-12pm

  • Wednesday, April 24, 9:30am-12pm

  • Friday, April 26, 9:30am-12pm

Donate items

Purchase items for donation through the Amazon wishlist (these will be delivered directly to the church), or drop off gently used or new items (women’s spring clothing and brand new toiletries only!) at Zion Episcopal Church’s parish office, from Tuesdays-Fridays 9am-1pm.

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