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Hurricane Dorian Relief Supplies Being Collected At Colony Square

North American Properties is hosting several events at the Midtown complex to collect relief supplies for the Abaco Islands.

ATLANTA — North American Properties (NAP), through its philanthropic arm NAP Cares, is collecting two truckloads of supplies to the Abaco Islands, a group of islands and barrier cays in the Bahamas that were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. The company is hosting several events at over the next week-and-a-half at Colony Square in Midtown that are focused on gathering donations and raising funds. In addition, for every hashtag #NAPCaresDorian used throughout this effort, NAP will donate $1 toward the cause.

Beginning Sept. 4 through Sept. 13, Colony Square is providing Atlantans with several opportunities to contribute toward restoration efforts, including:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6-7 p.m. – Yoga on the Square with Dancing Dogs Yoga: Yogis in Midtown were invited to experience a special yoga practice benefiting hurricane relief efforts
  • Friday, Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m. – Groovin’ in the Grove: Midtown residents can enjoy a live pop-up concert benefiting hurricane relief efforts
  • Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6-7 p.m. – Yoga on the Square with exhale Atlanta
  • Friday, Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m. – Groovin’ in the Grove

NAP is requesting various items customized for each event. Here is the full list of needs:

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  • Yoga on the Square – Comfort and Care
    • Water, first aid kits, feminine hygiene products, sunscreen, bug spray, toothbrush and toothpaste, hats, toilet paper, paper towels, rags, soap, cleaning supplies, nonperishable foods and canned goods.
  • Groovin’ in the Grove – Recovery Essentials
    • Flashlights, batteries, tarps, gas containers, trash bags, tool kits, buckets, mops, generators, tents, chainsaws, shovels, power cords, work gloves, rolls of sheeting, sleeping bags, coolers, water purification tablets, staple guns and staples, headlamps, nonperishable foods and canned goods.
  • Little Acorns – Infant Aid
    • Diapers, baby formula, baby wipes, toilet paper, Pedialyte, nonperishable foods and canned goods.

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