'Whether it's a car seat, or a stroller, or something they're not using anymore.'
Since their arrival last week, we've seen business owners and neighborhood organizations come forward to help, some are near the West Side and Little Village. Others on the city's southwest side.made up of neighbors and activists who say they were called on by the city to help. they are organizing a donation event for later this month.
"We ask the community to donate gently used clothing, or just baby gear. Whether it's a car seat, or a stroller, or something they're not using anymore. They drop it off the morning of the event at the location we choose, and in the afternoon families can come pick up anything they need," said Adriana Vargas of the Southwest Collective.Below is a list of things needed for the new arrivals. Food or used items will not be accepted.
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