Donations for the Homeless

[Mark Crnolatas]

If you have clothing, of any season, any style, any size, and almost any condition, and have no use for them, I would ask you to either take them to Catholic Charities, on W.32nd and Lorain, or if you want, you can drop a bag at our place, since we make a trip down there at least 2x a month.

My family used to give to Goodwill, and several other charitable organizations, but even they charge money for clothes, shoes etc. When a person cannot even pay a dollar, then that is one person that may not have shoes or a shirt or jacket/ coat that night.

My intention isn't to promote this particular charity only. This one isn't governed by the "church" in case that might be something that would be bothersome.

This charity location hands out the donations at no charge. The people that volunteer to work there are wonderful people, and since money isn't a point, there isn't any "taking a percentage" or what have you.

We are now again assembling a few bags of clothes that either don't fit, arn't quite comfortable, or are worn out to some degree, but are still useful to those that do not have anything, or next to nothing.

I found that a few individuals on the net, who claim to need things, may be simply gathering free things to sell on ebay or at a flea market, who came to pick up some articles in a 2006 SUV or luxury vehicles, after prior stating they were personally in "need", but by in large, those sources are good too.

I'm simply highlighting one outlet for your no longer needed articles that WILL indeed DIRECTLY help someone who is unable to help themselves.



Mark

[Mike Deneen]

Thank you Mark for helping the wonderful work being done at the Westside Catholic Center.

However, just to clarify, the good people at Goodwill have never claimed to give away free clothes.

They collect items for resale at their retail stores. The money raised goes to support their worthy programs. Plus, some of the stuff in their stores is pretty cool!

I love the fact that our community is so active in great volunteer activities.

[Matthew Charboneau]

on a somewhat similar note:

Lakewood Public Library will host a craft workshop on Saturday, October 7 at 2:00 pm. The workshop will show participants how to make "no-sew" fleece blankets. After the class, all completed blankets will be donated to a local social services organization for distribution to those in need this winter.

Registration for the class begins September 1...Look for a future posting on the Observation Deck, or call the Library's Tech Center at (216) 226-8275 ext. 127 for more information.

Thanks

Matthew Charboneau
LPL Electronic Services Department