"Assisting families and individuals of Delaware County in a collaborative effort by providing personal emergency assistance with dignity and respect in their time of need."
Autumn has arrived and people are thinking about football games, apple cider and preparing for the colder weather. From here, its a short hop to the season of traditional family gatherings, stores decked in garlands and, already, our annual Holiday Clearing House program! This holiday season will mark the 55th year of serving the less fortunate residents of Delaware County by providing new clothing, toys and gift cards for children and food for families and senior and disabled homebound residents during the winter holidays through this program. In 2009, we were able to provide these items to 497 families and 172 senior and disabled homebound residents; a record number!
This community-based holiday program is successful because of the generosity of our community! Whether you are a private citizen or are with a business, church, civic association or school, we invite you to participate in this program. You can do this by sponsoring a drive to collect food, new clothing or new toys; providing a financial donation; or volunteering your time. Each year hundreds of people donate items and/or volunteer their time to make this a successful program. Your participation will provide a brighter, happier holiday season for the residents of Delaware County who are less fortunate.
Below you will find the schedule of events for the Holiday Clearing House program, which begins on Saturday, December 4th. Once again, the program will be housed in the Delaware County Fairgrounds Coliseum building. We thank you for partnering with us as we serve the residents of Delaware County and wish you in advance a happy holiday season! Should you need additional information, please contact Carolyn Leasure at 740.363.6284, ext. 101.
Serving those in need, The Board of Directors and Staff People In Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio
HOLIDAY CLEARING HOUSE 2010 Delaware County Fairgrounds Coliseum 236 Pennsylvania Ave. Delaware, Ohio Schedule of Events
CITY/COUNTY FOOD DRIVE
Saturday, December 4th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
HOLIDAY CLEARING HOUSE Monday, Dec. 6th Friday, Dec. 10th 9:00 am 4:30 pm
FAMILY FOOD PACKING DAY Saturday, December 11th 9:00 am 12:00 noon
DECORATE COLISEUM Saturday, December 11th 1:00 pm 2:30 pm
DISTRIBUTION DAY for FAMILIES
Sunday, December 12th 8:30 am 5:30 pm
Donations of new toys, new clothing, food, toiletries, and monetary gifts will be accepted through Saturday, December 11 at the following locations:
Delaware County Fairgrounds Coliseum 236 Pennsylvania Ave.
Delaware City and County Fire Departments
Join us with bringing the true meaning of the Holiday Spirit to Delaware County families with children and the senior/physically disabled homebound.
If you are part of a large group/organization and desire to be a part of a positive sharing experience, please contact Kevin Crowley at 740.363.6284 ext.107 to schedule a service schedule and planned arrival.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the confidential nature of this program, we maintain a minimum age requirement for DISTRIBUTION DAY ONLY. To volunteer on Sunday, December 12th, you must be 15 years of age and/or in the 9th grade of school.
People In Need, Inc. is not responsible for the care or theft of personal property while volunteering. All children must be accompanied by and supervised by troop leaders, organization leaders, parents or guardians at all times.
For additional information, please contact Carolyn Leasure at 740.363.6284, ext. 101