Drivers needed for disabled veterans

The Disabled American Veterans van needs volunteer drivers to take veterans about once a month to VA medical centers. The van goes to Atlanta, East Point and Newnan each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and to Central Alabama Medical Center in Tuskegee on Tuesdays and Fridays. Volunteer drivers must be at least 19 years old, have a three-year clean driving record and pass a complete physical exam, which is provided free by the VA hospital. To volunteer as a driver or schedule a ride-along, call Dave Lyons at 706-882-7825.

Volunteers needed to distribute school supplies

Community Impact, a nonprofit arm of New Community Church, will host the third annual “Back to School Bash” from 9 a.m. to noon July 28 at Benjamin Harvey Hills and Lucy B. Morgan homes. Volunteers are needed to distribute the book bags and school supplies, as well as to work with the children and families during the event. To register as a volunteer, call LaDonna Moore or Larry Asplund at 706-882-9270.

Blood drives

To make an appointment for any blood drive, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Upcoming blood drives are:

-Noon to 5 p.m. July 21 at LaGrange Mall. Ice Cream provided for every donor.

-12:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at First United Methodist Church, 401 Broad St. All donors will receive a free gift.

Foster children baby needs

The Children’s Attic needs donated play pens, high chairs, portable cribs, diapers and other baby items. The items are given to foster parents to use with their foster children. Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off weekdays during business hours at AFSAN, 321 Greenville St.

Submit items to Matthew Strother at mstrother@lagrangenews.com, at our office at 105 Ashton St. or by fax to 706-884-8712.