This winter is going to be a cold one. Graduate Women in Physics (GWiP) is helping the Columbus YWCA help the homeless by holding a donation drive, November 7 - 18.

Donation boxes are located in the mailroom (room 1040) in the Physics Research Building, 191 W. Woodruff.

The Columbus YWCA is teaming up with local homeless shelters to provide overflow shelters--overnight shelters for single women who are turned away when the homeless shelters are full.

In addition to providing hot meals and warm beds, the YWCA provides a multitude of necessary items to these women, such as toiletries and clothing.

The Columbus Open Shelter is an emergency day-shelter for any homeless or marginally housed person. They collect and distribute necessities, such as sleeping bags and warm clothes, free of charge, to those most in need in the Columbus area.

Here is a list of supplies that are most needed by the YWCA and the Open Shelter this winter. Please go through your garage sale pile, pick up an extra package of toilet paper at the grocery store, or simply help out by spreading the word.

If you have any questions, contact GWiP Outreach Coordinator, Marci Howdyshell, at marci.howdyshell@gmail.com