DMACC's Ankeny & Urban Student Nurses Association & Surgical Technology Program Team Up to Help the Homeless

Sleeping mats are being made from the surgical wrap used to cover sterile surgical instruments and materials

WHO: The DMACC Ankeny and Urban Student Nurses Association (AUSNA) and DMACC Surgical Technology program are teaming up with JOPPA, and community-agencies to make products for the homeless.

WHAT: The blue surgical wrap used to cover sterile surgical instruments and materials is typically discarded after the sterile products are removed. DMACC students and other volunteers will be sewing the lightweight and durable surgical blue wrap together to make waterproof pillows and sleeping pads for the homeless.

WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18

WHERE: Bldg. #2 Room 209 on the DMACC Urban Campus, 1100 7th St., Des Moines

WHY: Now is an important time to reach out to homeless community and provide items that are useful.

CONTACT: Amanda Tollari, (515) 697-7821 / cell (515) 577-5141 or [email protected] or John Hadley, cell (507) 358-2332 or [email protected]