Take My Stuff...Please!

Whether you are cleaning out your closets in order to sell your home, downsizing in anticipation of a move to a smaller home, relocating far away and trying to pack lightly, or just simply doing some spring cleaning, you probably have some stuff to ditch. And if your house is anything like mine, clothes make up the bulk of the toss-away items...between growing kids and my growing waistline, the bags are piling up in the garage!

Helping Hands of PA will pick up your donations of clothing and furniture items. There is a minimum donation of four garbage bags of clothing or a big furniture item for them to make the trip, but that's an easy mark to reach. Call them at 570.620.2222 or email thanku4giving@yahoo.com

Here is some more info about this new charitable organization:

Lending a Hand to your neighbors in Monroe County:

HELPING HANDS OF PA

The Local Charity for Local Needs

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Who Are We?
Helping Hands of PA is a non-profit and non-denominational organization. It is based on a belief in the human spirit of our community, to care about each other, to extend opportunities to those with promise and second chances to those that are willing to earn them.  Our purpose is support of organizations and individuals that provide services to Monroe County that we consider essential to the growth, maintenance and well being of the community as a whole. 

Who Do We Help?
Our focus is on two essential resources; critical volunteer services and youngsters with potential and needs. In addition, we seek to assist those determined to achieve self improvement, rehabilitation and/or self reliance and welcome their participation as contributing members of our local society.

These include, but are not limited to:

*Volunteer Fire/Rescue Companies & Ambulance/Emergency Medical Services

*Children's Causes - Foster Care/ Learning Disabilities/Tutoring/Academic Scholarships/Sponsorships

               *Shelters

How Can We Do It?
In partnership with local businesses, we will perpetuate a cycle of building our community through the participation of the community; receiving items donated at approved locations and resold to generate funds applied to the needs of above named causes. 

All business' and organizations that allow collection bin placement will receive a quarterly report of the amounts collected to-date and the disbursements. In addition, supporters will be promoted by name in our advertising to the community, encouraging patronage and contribution to those businesses and organizations.

Contact: Susan LeBeau, Director, Helping Hands of Faith 570.620.2222 thanku4giving@yahoo.com

Look for their bins in strategic locations across the county - they're PURPLE. If you have a spot to put a bin, give them a call! If you have a bunch of stuff you don't want to lug, give them a call!