Clothing and furniture for refugees here in Portland?

Wanted: Clothing and household item donations for refugee families
jsbloch1, 4/6/2010 3:14 pm THANK YOU to those of you who responded to my previous donation request! Your donations went directly to refugee families whose need is immediate as they've left so much behind.

Multicultural Community Services (MCS) is an agency contracted by the federal government to receive and resettle refugee families approved by the U.S. Department of State. Since its inception in 1975, MCS has resettled over 33,000 refugees. Most of these families have suffered unspeakable loss due to persecution, war, famine or displacement. Nevertheless they have an amazing resiliency. With MCS's help these families become integrated into the Portland community, achieve self-sufficiency and begin to make their own unique contributions to our society.

Donations of household items are needed to help these families get settled into their new homes. Furniture, kitchen utensils, bedding and toiletries are always welcome. In addition, we have a rather new, but urgent need for school clothing. Baby, toddler and elementary school sizes for both boys and girls would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to donate any of these items, please contact Stefani Bloch at sbloch@lcsnw.org to arrange pick-up.

Thank you for your generosity!