BROOKLINE, MA - The Brookline Rotary Club sponsored a hugely successful winter clothing drive January 7-16 to benefit Cradles to Crayons. Brookline schools' PTOs also provided support. Six designated Brookline dropoff locations (Chobee Hoy RE Associates, Johnnie’s Fresh Market, Brookline Bank, Phillips TV and Radio, Fast Frame and Coldwell Banker) were given collection bins. Donations filled eight bins, exceeding the drive’s goal. Donated clothing, school supplies and backpacks helped fill the need of over 15,000 requests. The drive continues Rotary’s mission of “service above self”.
Brookline Rotary’s next event is the “Have a Heart Chocolate Extravaganza” on February 12, noon to 3 pm at the Brookline Holiday Inn. All proceeds help fight hunger in our community. For more information, visit Brookline Rotary on Facebook.
ABOUT BROOKLINE ROTARY: The Brookline Rotary is open to any community member inspired by service to the local and world community. Rotary International, founded in 1905, sponsors programs in literacy, health and eradicating hunger. One of Rotary’s greatest achievements is the establishment of PolioPlus, its massive effort to eradicate poliomyelitis from the world. With Rotary contributions of over $650 million, polio remains in only four countries worldwide.
ABOUT CRADLES TO CRAYONS: Founded in 2002, Cradles to Crayons (C2C) is an innovative nonprofit that provides, free of charge, disadvantaged children with the essential items that all kids need in order to flourish. C2C accepts new and gently-used children’s goods. Donors include families and individuals, corporations, and products drives held by community groups. For more information, visit http://cradlestocrayons.org/boston/.
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