Keep Wickliffe Beautiful CLOTHING COLLECTION
Goal of ProgramTo collect gently used clothing that can be re-used and distributed to needy families in Wickliffe and surrounding communities.
How it began. . .Started in 1991Collection was held a month before at Wickliffe City Hall and Civic Center Was held twice a year - spring & fallNow held annually in the fall only
Promotion of EventCollection advertised in Wickliffe Connection and News Herald newspapers Distribution promoted through Lake Co. Job & Family Services, local churches and outreach organizations (Council on Aging)
VolunteersWickliffe Senior Center membersLake County Council on AgingRSVP of Lake CountyWickliffe Scout organizationsVenture Crew
The ResultsVolunteers, ages 10 85 years old400-500 bags of clothing donated More than 250 needy families served per distribution
SOS bin for collection
Over 500 bags collected!
Venture Crew unloads bin
Venture Crew volunteers
Lubrizol Corp. employeesdonate to our project
Senior Center volunteers
Sorting Begins
Clothing organized into areas
Housewares & Toy Room
We get some really unique donations!
Lunch is served!
GLAD bags are used for donations and distribution
Project ScheduleClothing is collected for 4 weeksThursday set up & clothing brought in Friday - sorting done by volunteersSaturday Distribution from 9 AM NoonSaturday bagging of leftover clothing after eventMonday charity picks up leftover clothing
Distribution DayRecipients begin to gather at location an hour before doors openGiven GLAD bags for their selectionsCan take more than one bagLabel bags with their names to prevent another person taking wrong bagNo proof of need is required
Recipient of a new suit!
Questions?Patty FowlerKEEP WICKLIFFE BEAUTIFUL [email protected](440) 943-7100
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