Supply donation by Soroptimist creates 30 welcome bags for Shelter from the Storm

By Garrett Christensen on Friday, February 24th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

ISLAND CITY – Soroptimist International of La Grande recently made a generous donation to Shelter from the Storm in Island City. Soroptimist members brought in items for survivors that utilize the Shelters Safe House.

According to Jamie Landa with Shelter from the Storm, the items are used to “create welcome bags/kits that have shampoo, conditioner, hairbrushes and hair ties, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes and toothpaste, journals and pens in them.”

Landa noted that the donation consisted of enough supplies to create 30 welcome bags/kits which should last the shelter at least half a year.

Shelter from the Storm is a nonprofit domestic violence and sexual assault organization serving Union County.