(Walhalla, SC)-------------------------------------In recognition of October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is holding a donations drive for Safe Harbor.
The donations drive is being conducted by the two Victim’s Advocates from the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Katrina Carter and Deputy Sonia Royal. Deputy Carter and Royal have set up a display table in the main lobby of the first floor of the Sheriff’s Office, which is located at 300 S. Church Street, in Walhalla.
The requested donations are based upon the items that Safe Harbor is most requesting and in need of. Those items are:
· Large Tote Bags/Purses (for New Arrival Kits)
· Journals and Pens (Any Notebook is fine)
· Hair Styling Products
· Full-Size Hygiene Items – Greatest Needs are Mouthwash, Lotion, Razors, Shaving Cream, and Soap
Under the table in the main lobby are two boxes where donations can be placed. Also, Deputy Carter and Deputy Royal have placed brochures and other information regarding Safe Harbor and for South Carolina Legal Services on the display table.
Donations are being accepted at the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, during normal business hours, weekdays from 8:30am until 5pm, thru October 30th of this month.