CLLC clarifies checkout memo

A recent memo from the Community Living and Learning Center said students must be signed up for a checkout appointment by May 8 and that belongings must be packed and ready to go, by the time the appointment occurs.

Sarah Evenson, a community director with CLLC, said students do not have to have all items completely packed before their checkout appointment. She said students should have walls and surfaces cleared so community facilitators can inspect furniture and walls for damage. She said CLLC requires students to clear the walls before the appointment because CFs must insure nothing was damaged during the academic year.

Evenson also said the end-of-the-year checkouts help CFs and students clarify accountability among roommates for damages that occurred during the school year. Students can then recognize exactly what charges they will incur, she said.

Freshman Bridget Grage said the checkout procedures are beneficial.

It’s probably a good procedure so people will be prepared rather than waiting for the last second, Grage said.

-Reshma Jhaveri

Clothing drive to benefit homeless

The Clothing Recycling Company will begin collecting used clothing in GW residence halls to benefit local charities. Recycling containers will be available May 4 to 19.

The organization will collect discarded clothing for four D.C. charities, including Unity Health Care and Central Union Mission.

Unity Health Care is a group providing health care to the underprivileged and homeless in D.C. through clinics in 10 shelters. It operates a mobile health care clinic, as well as the Upper Cordoza Health Clinic at 14th Street and Columbia Road. Central Union Mission distributes clothes through their facility at 14th and R streets.

For further information call 703-204-1040.

-Jason Steinhardt