Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Donations Being Sought For This Year's Homeless Stand Down

WKYC-TV is a proud supporter of this year's Homeless Stand Down to be held January 25th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Cleveland Public Auditorium.

This important, 23rd annual event helps provide food, clothing and other items to homeless individuals who are in dire need of assistance here in own community. In addition, the program provides medical, dental and other much needed services for the homeless and those in transitional housing.

Donations are now being accepted for such items as new blankets, socks, boots and personal items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving cream, razors, shampoo, lotion, hand cleaners and feminine hygiene products.

You can drop off your donation at the Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2592 West 14th Street during the following times:

*Saturday, January 18th from 1 - 3 p.m.
*Sunday, January 19th from 1 - 3 p.m.
*Monday, January 20th from 10 a.m. - noon and 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, January 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, January 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
*Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Donations will also be accepted at Cleveland Public Auditorium on Friday, January 24th between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at WKYC-TV, 1333 Lakeside Avenue, during normal business hours.

If you would like to volunteer your time for distribution of goods, please call 216-432-9390 or email hsd@handsonneo.org