The Peace Basket Project will take place for the 16th year on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 9 a.m. at the King Kennedy Center. The Professional Women of 91²Ö¿â started the Peace Basket Project in 1997 when a group of members created baskets of âlittle thingsâ to share with the residents served by the King Kennedy Center in Ravenna. While the Professional Women of 91²Ö¿â is no longer active, the annual event continues through the support of 91²Ö¿â community members. Last year, more than 120 baskets were filled and shared with the community.
The 91²Ö¿â community can get involved in several ways:
- As a âSanta shopperâ â you can help fill gift baskets by donating items such as toiletries, personal grooming products, small toys, books, kitchen items, school supplies, hats, socks, cologne, etc. Shoe boxes make for great baskets and are also welcome.
- As an âelfâ â on Dec. 7 you can join others to help sort and set up for the basket filling, and help fill and decorate the baskets on Dec. 8 before the event begins.
- As an âabsentee angelâ â you can make a donation to help purchase shrink wrap, gift bags, ribbons and bows.
- As a âholiday knitterâ â you can donate your hand-knitted or crocheted scarves and hats.
Donations can be dropped off from Nov. 26 through Dec. 7 until noon at the Kent Student Center in Room 250. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Barb Boltz by phone at 330-672-1306 or email at bboltz@kent.edu.