PGCYD Host 2nd Annual Donation Drive

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - July 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Prince George’s County Young Democrats (PGCYD) announces its 2^nd annual donation drive, “Young Dems Help 4 Shepherd Cove” at their last general body meeting. This was an immediate response to the growing needs of the county’s largest women and children family center, The Shepherd’s Cove Homeless Shelter for Women and Children. The drive will take place from July 2 through July 26 at the Capitol Heights and Seat Pleasant Town Halls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On July 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the drive drop off will take place at the shelter, with remarks by Prince George’s County Executive, Rushern L. Baker, III and other elected officials.

Baker, who is in full support of the effort, believes community involvement is a substantial priority in protecting county residents. A vision also shared by the people of Prince George’s County who helped meet the goals of last year’s event, “Help for Hygiene.” “Due to the overwhelming support, PGCYD was able to donate hundreds of supplies from last year’s drive,” said Phylicia Henry, Vice President of Programming. This year the group’s mission is to generate at least two hundred items to prepare mothers and children for the upcoming school year.

This donation drive is also a collaborative event between the Baltimore City Young Democrats (BCYD) and Montgomery County Young Democrats (MCYD). Each chapter seeks to collect the following considerable needs: bedding, household cleaning supplies, non-perishable goods, backpacks and back-to-school supplies.

For a complete listing of drop off locations for this event or drop off alternatives, please visit www.PGCYD.com or contact Phylicia Henry via phone at 301-357-9608 or e-mail at VPofPrograms@pgcyd.com.

About Prince George’s County Young Democrats

The Prince George’s County Young Democrats is an organization devoted to inspiring the county residents to increase their own political engagement. Through voter registration, education and community service, PGCYD works to motivate young residents to take a stance on local issues and participate in local or nation political campaigns. For more information on PGCYD visit www.PGCYD.com or contact Maurielle Stewart, Vice President of Communications at VPofCommunications@pgcyd.com.

About Shepherds’ Cove Homeless Shelter for Women and Children

Shepherd's Cove is one of the largest shelters in Prince George's County, offering emergency housing and comprehensive social services for women and children. Shepherd’s 100–bed emergency facility is operated and monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by caring professionals. In 2006, the shelter served over 800 women and children. Happy Places = Happy Faces organizers chose to makeover this former elementary school to ensure that residents could live in a warm and inviting space that not only supported their efforts to become self-sufficient, but also enhanced their sense of self worth. For more information on Shepherd’s Cove Women’s Shelter visit www.Ucappgc.org.