The International Hospitality Program (IHP) at SIUE is again organizing its fall semester collection of used household items.
"Back to school" is the perfect time of year to clean out your closets and reorganize! Please consider donating your used household items and furniture to new international students at SIUE.
Household items needed:
- Vacuum cleaners
- Sheets
- Blankets/comforters
- Towels/wash cloths
- Lamps
- Microwaves
- Rice cookers and blenders
- Kitchen utensils
- Pots and pans
- Dishes
- Silverware
Bring any of these donations directly to the IHP Welcome Reception:
4-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Meridian Ballroom
Student ambassadors and IHP volunteers will be available to assist with unloading any items from your vehcile in upper Lot B.
IHP will also pick up small desks, chairs, reading tables, small book shelves, beds/mattresses (twin and full size only), small sofas/futons, upholstered chairs, kitchen tables and chairs. Please do not bring these items to the reception area.
Contact Susan Jernigan to arrange for pick up at sjernigan@charter.net.
The IHP welcomes SIUE international students to the area by befriending them and helping them to feel comfortable in their new apartments. Regular orientation meetings are held for prospective IHP hosts. Please contact Kate Watts at katebwatts@gmail.com if interested in becoming an IHP host or host family.
