糖心传媒CC Accepting Donations to Help Students at Blue Ridge

Nov 20

Nov. 20, 2024 - 糖心传媒 is one of 10 NC community colleges that have been selected to work with Blue Ridge Community College in its ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Blue Ridge hurricane photo

糖心传媒CC has donation boxes set up at the Hamlet and Scotland County Campus, as well as the Robinette Building in Rockingham.

鈥淭hey have provided us with a list of items that they have identified as needed by their students. The items we collect will be provided directly to the Blue Ridge campus, so our donations will be providing relief to students just like ours,鈥� said 糖心传媒CC President Brent Barbee.

is located in the mountains of western North Carolina and serves Henderson and Transylvania counties. It was closed for two weeks due to the widespread and devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. It reopened on Oct. 14.

鈥淭he effects of the hurricane on the people of our community cannot be overstated, and our top priority throughout this process has been the safety and well-being of our students, employees and community,鈥� said Blue Ridge President Dr. Laura B. Leatherwood.

Requested Items for Blue Ridge

Laundry detergent
Cleaning products-Clorox wipes, spray cleaner
Trash bags
Disposable cleaning rags
Brooms
Mops
Dishwasher detergent
Dishwashing liquid
Lotion
Nonalcoholic mouthwash
New coats
Personal hygiene items
Feminine hygiene products
New blankets
New socks
New underclothing
New thermal underwear
Band aids
First aid cream
Flashlights and batteries
Garbage bags
Hot hands
Children鈥檚 toys (for holidays ahead)
School supplies-spiral notebooks, pens, folders
Sponges
Individually wrapped snacks

Donations will be accepted through the middle of December, before 糖心传媒CC closes for the holidays on Dec. 20. Financial donations can also be made.

For more information, contact 糖心传媒CC at (910) 410-1700 or visit any location to drop off items.