The College of the Holy Cross and Goodwill are teaming up for a donation drive April 16 and 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center parking lot #3.
In honor of Earth Day (April 22), the Holy Cross’ office of government and community relations encourages members of the College and Worcester communities to drop off gently-used clothing, accessories, household goods and decorative items. “Reusing is the first form of recycling,” shares Matthew Kennis, assistant director of government and community relations. “Donating will not only keep your items out of landfills, but it will also help the people in our community.”
Accepted items include:
- Clothes
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Linens
- CDs
- Books
- DVDs
- Small decorative items
- Small electronics
NOT accepted items include:
- Food
- Chemicals and other hazardous materials
- Large furniture (furniture donations can be bought to the Goodwill Store and Donation Center, located at 25 Park Avenue.)
- Computers and televisions
- Textbooks
- Children’s items including cribs, strollers, high chairs, pack and plays, car seats
About Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries: For more than a century, Goodwill (www.goodwillmass.org) has provided job training programs and partnered with the business community to provide meaningful work opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to self-sufficiency. In addition, Goodwill operates Boston Career Link, a one-stop career center, which offers universal access to a broad range of services for job seekers, individuals who are looking to advance or change careers, and employers seeking good job candidates. Goodwill also offers programs that foster academic achievement and career aspirations among urban youth. The Goodwill Stores in eastern and central Massachusetts provide jobs and on-the-job training opportunities. They offer quality, low-cost goods to individuals and families looking for value and support programs and services fulfilling Goodwill’s charitable mission.
About Holy Cross: The College of the Holy Cross (holycross.edu), located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 2,800 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.
