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    Sending Love Overseas

    FEBRUARY 2025

    Springfield Clinic and Synergy HomeCare are excited to announce a special partnership aimed at spreading love and support to our troops overseas. We invite you to join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who bravely serve our country. 

    Between Feb. 3-14, you can drop off items that will be shipped overseas to our troops at any one of seven locations across Springfield.  

    Items Needed:  

    • Razors

    • Shaving cream (no aerosol)

    • Sunscreen

    • Tampons

    • Panty liners

    • Games

    • Toothpaste/brushes

    • Mouth wash

    • Dental floss

    • Puzzles

    • Shampoo

    • Body lotion

    • Pillowcases

    • Small blankets

    • Twin-size bed sheets

    • Baseballs, baseball caps

    • Bandanas

    • Baggies

    • Foot powder

    • DVDs

    • Q-tips

    • Baseball gloves

    • Baby wipes

    • Lip protection

    • Sunglasses

    • Laundry soap

    • Fabric softener

    • Travel size small containers

    Items NOT accepted:  

    • Aerosol cans

    • Rubbing alcohol

    • Nail polish

    • Spray paint

    • Matches

    • Lighters

    • Alcoholic beverages

    • Cash

    • Coins

    • Lottery tickets

    • Glass containers

    • Tobacco of any kind

    • Electronic cigarettes

    • Horror comics

    • Pork & pork by products

    • Battery powered items

    • Hand and foot warmers

    • No pork products

    • Hand sanitizers

    • Hand sanitizer wipes w/ alcohol

    • Nerf guns or any kind of toy guns

    Donation collection locations in Springfield, IL: 

    • Springfield Clinic 1st - 800 Building Greeter Station (800 North 1st Street)

    • Springfield Clinic Carpenter Reception Area (401 East Carpenter)

    • Springfield Clinic Workforce Operations 3rd Floor (3201 W White Oaks Drive)

    • Springfield Clinic Main Campus East Main Lobby Greeter Station (1025 South 6th Street)

    • Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Main Lobby Greeter Station (1025 South 6th Street)

    • Springfield Clinic Pediatrics (3501 Old Jacksonville Road)

    • Synergy HomeCare (3259 West Iles Avenue)