With the MLK Service Forum rescheduled for this Saturday, we want to let you know of the many ways you can participate. Today we are highlighting the donation drop-offs we will have outside the Grady Cole Center from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
In the car loop around the Grady Cole Center, we will be accepting your donations. You don’t even have to get out of your car! When you arrive on Saturday, follow the signs directing you to the donation drop-off area.
We are requesting a wide variety of new and gently used items. These items will benefit non-profit organizations throughout Charlotte.
REQUESTED ITEMS: clothing for all ages, hygiene items for all ages, school supplies, office supplies, snack items for after-school programs, first-aid supplies, board games, card games, puzzles, cleaning supplies, electronics and computer equipment, speakers, microphones and amplifiers.
For a more specific list of requested items, please click here.
BENEFITING ORGANIZATIONS: American Red Cross, Bethlehem Center of Charlotte, Carolinas HealthCare System, Classroom Central, Communities-in-Schools, the CUP Ministry, Family Financial Literacy Coalition, Freedom School Partners, Greater Enrichment Program, Habitat ReStore, Hoskins Park Ministries, Hospitality House of Charlotte, Jacob’s Ladder Job Center, Latin American Coalition, Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, RSVP Charlotte, Salvation Army Center of Hope, Solutions for Life, Summit House Charlotte.
We hope that after you donate, you will join us inside the Grady Cole Center for the remainder of the MLK Service Forum, where you will find family-oriented service opportunities, a volunteer-recruitment fair, leadership trainings, free health screenings, among other activities. Be sure to follow this blog and Twitter feed (@HandsOnCLT) for updates throughout the week.
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