Director's Cut Blog with Frank Macek

CLEVELAND -- WKYC is inviting the public to drop off donations at the station for the Homeless Stand Down. What are these boxes for? Once again, we are teaming up with Hands On Northeast Ohio to spread the word about the annual Stand Down, which last year provided much-needed support to 1,100 local homeless persons, including 250 veterans. You can drop them off at the collection boxes in the lobby at 1333 Lakeside Avenue on or before Monday, Jan. 19. Event organizers have scaled back their wish list of donated items and are asking ONLY for the following, seven items that are most needed by homeless persons: New or gently used boots (sizes 10 and up) Adult winter coats (extra-large and up preferred) New underwear for men and women (larger sizes preferred) New and packaged socks Winter hats Waterproof gloves for adults Diapers and wipes These items will be given away starting on Jan. 24 at the Homeless Stand Down at the City of Cleveland Public Auditorium. Monetary donations a...

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 ...