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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. Continued on next page ➢ West County | Winter 2016 | icmags.com 27