Cities team up to help for the holidays
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But first I just want to say...
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And now, here's that news story for you! We ran a small brief about it in this month's paper, but the whole article didn't fit. So here you go!
Cities team up for cold gear drive: Here's how to help
By Tom Hardesty
The cities of Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Munroe Falls, Stow and Tallmadge and the village of Silver Lake are joining forces with the Peter Maurin Center and the Knights of Columbus to lead a cold weather gear collection drive to help the homeless.
The drive will take place from Nov. 11 to Dec. 15. The initiative focuses on aiding individuals who live in places not designed for habitation and who may not access local shelters. The drive-thru collection events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Silver Lake, Stow and Tallmadge village/city halls; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson and Munroe Falls city halls.
This inter-community drive, now in its fourth year, was initially spearheaded by Peter Maurin Center volunteer Mike Rauh and Stow Mayor John Pribonic.
“Residents knew this was a problem but weren’t sure how to help,” Pribonic said. “This drive connected them to the cause, and every year the turnout has been incredible.”
The Peter Maurin Center is a nonprofit community center in Akron that provides hot meals, shelter, clothing and support for the homeless. During the collection drive, donation bins will be available during business hours at city halls across all six communities.
Additionally, two weekend drive-thru events will allow for convenient curbside donation, with Knights of Columbus volunteers on hand to assist. The drive-thru collection events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Silver Lake, Stow and Tallmadge village/city halls; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson and Munroe Falls city halls.
Accepted donation items (must be new or gently worn) include:
– Waterproof Boots: Men’s (sizes 10-12) & women’s (all sizes)
– Hoodies: Men’s zip-up, sizes L, XL (preferably Fruit of the Loom, cotton)
– Flashlights & batteries
– Backpacks: Daypack-style, sizes 20L or 40L
– Sleeping Bags: Rated 30°F or colder
– Hand Warmers
– Socks: Large athletic or wool
– Gloves: Brown jersey or thermal
– Men’s Boxer Briefs: All sizes (Gildan, covered waistband multipack)
– Women’s Cotton Briefs: All sizes
– Meal Cards: McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, etc.
– Akron Metro One-Day Bus Passes
Financial donations will also be accepted, with 100% of funds going directly to support the homeless. Donations can be made via PayPal by contacting knightsofcolumbus2362@gmail.com.
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Ben
ben@thesummiteer.org
The cities of Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Munroe Falls, Stow and Tallmadge and the village of Silver Lake are joining forces with the Peter Maurin Center and the Knights of Columbus to lead a cold weather gear collection drive to help the homeless.
The drive will take place from Nov. 11 to Dec. 15. The initiative focuses on aiding individuals who live in places not designed for habitation and who may not access local shelters. The drive-thru collection events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Silver Lake, Stow and Tallmadge village/city halls; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson and Munroe Falls city halls.
This inter-community drive, now in its fourth year, was initially spearheaded by Peter Maurin Center volunteer Mike Rauh and Stow Mayor John Pribonic.
“Residents knew this was a problem but weren’t sure how to help,” Pribonic said. “This drive connected them to the cause, and every year the turnout has been incredible.”
The Peter Maurin Center is a nonprofit community center in Akron that provides hot meals, shelter, clothing and support for the homeless. During the collection drive, donation bins will be available during business hours at city halls across all six communities.
Additionally, two weekend drive-thru events will allow for convenient curbside donation, with Knights of Columbus volunteers on hand to assist. The drive-thru collection events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Silver Lake, Stow and Tallmadge village/city halls; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson and Munroe Falls city halls.
Accepted donation items (must be new or gently worn) include:
– Waterproof Boots: Men’s (sizes 10-12) & women’s (all sizes)
– Hoodies: Men’s zip-up, sizes L, XL (preferably Fruit of the Loom, cotton)
– Flashlights & batteries
– Backpacks: Daypack-style, sizes 20L or 40L
– Sleeping Bags: Rated 30°F or colder
– Hand Warmers
– Socks: Large athletic or wool
– Gloves: Brown jersey or thermal
– Men’s Boxer Briefs: All sizes (Gildan, covered waistband multipack)
– Women’s Cotton Briefs: All sizes
– Meal Cards: McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, etc.
– Akron Metro One-Day Bus Passes
Financial donations will also be accepted, with 100% of funds going directly to support the homeless. Donations can be made via PayPal by contacting knightsofcolumbus2362@gmail.com.
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All righty, that's today's news! We'll see you back here next week. Thanks for reading.
Ben
ben@thesummiteer.org