10,000 gifts are distributed each year,
mostly in our own community, and some go
around the world. Visit the website for many
volunteer opportunities, to donate supplies or
to make a monetary donation.
Make Your
New Year’s
Resolutions Count
DRESS FOR SUCCESS ERIE
Address: 1051 East 28th Street, Erie
Contact: erie.dressforsuccess.org, or 814.456.0733
Donate that gently worn suit and other
professional clothing items that no longer fit
and make a woman’s day in 2017! Empower
women to achieve economic independence by
providing a network of support, professional
attire and development tools to help them
thrive in work and in life. It is also a program
of Mercy Center for Women. Visit the
website for more information on scheduling
a donation drop-off, making a monetary
donation, volunteering and more.
GOODWILL RETAIL STORES
Address: Check the website for all of the Erie
locations.
Contact: goodwillready.org, or 440.964.3565
Clean out your closet of gently used
clothing and household goods to help
others this New Year! It’s simple. When
you donate your stuff to Goodwill, you
create opportunities for individuals in your
community looking to find a job and build
skills, including veterans and military families,
single mothers and many others. Last year,
you helped more than 9.8 million people
access the career, family and financial support
services they needed to succeed. Visit the
website for more information.
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES
Address: Check the website for all of the Erie locations.
Contact: eriepa.satruck.org
Help yourself to get organized by helping
others in 2017. When you donate used goods
to The Salvation Army, you’re giving the
greatest gift—a second chance to those who
need it most. Donating couldn’t be easier, or
more urgent. Adult Rehabilitation Centers are
funded by your donations. To find more, visit
the website.
Make it a Happy
Holiday Dinner
THE FAMILY CARE CENTER OF ERIE
CITY MISSION
Address: Erie City Mission’s Main Office, 1017
French Street, Erie
Contact: eriecitymission.org, or 814.452.4421
Keep families’ kitchen shelves stocked
with healthy food this winter! The Family
Care Center serves as Erie City Mission’s
free public food and clothing pantries,
providing emergency groceries, personal care
items, clothing and small household items.
Donate wish list items found on the website,
monetary funds, or volunteer. Visit the
website for more information.
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