HAMPTON and NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is partnering with Virginia Beach-based humanitarian organization Operation Blessing on Oct. 29 and 30 to collect much-needed supplies to help victims of recent hurricanes across seven states.
Operation Blessing is seeking new and unopened diapers (infant to adult), feminine hygiene products, wipes and infant formula as people recover from storm and flood damage.
To make it easy for the public to donate, HRT is conducting Operation Hurricane Relief with employee volunteers accepting items at VB Wave trolleys parked outside two locations from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days:
- Hampton: 3400 Victoria Blvd.
- Norfolk: Armistead Avenue and 18th Street.
“We encourage the community and our employees to come out and pack our iconic trolleys with urgent supplies to help those in need,” said William E. Harrell, HRT’s President and CEO.
HRT will deliver all donations to Operation Blessing’s warehouse following the two-day event. The collection drive is an initiative of HRT Cares, an employee group supporting fellow employees and community organizations.
About Operation Blessing
Based in Virginia Beach, Operation Blessing (OB) provides humanitarian services such as strategic disaster relief, medical aid, hunger relief, clean water, and community development. Founded in 1978, Operation Blessing has touched the lives of millions of people in more than 90 countries and every state. For more information on Operation Blessing, please visit www.ob.org.
About HRT
HRT’s mission is to connect Hampton Roads with transportation solutions that are reliable, safe, efficient and sustainable. For more information on transit services, visit gohrt.com.
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October 23, 2024
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