Masuk High School Ice Hockey To Hold Clothing Drive/Fundraiser

MONROE, CT — Masuk High School Ice Hockey is holding an unusual fundraiser.

This weekend, the Panthers are holding a clothing drive. The textiles will be turned over to Helpsy, a clothing collection company and a certified B Corporation with an environmental goal to extend the useful life of clothing. Helpsy in turn will make a donation to the team.

In 2022, Helpsy paid over $500,000 to charities for collection partnerships, saved municipalities over $1.5 million in disposal fees and donated over 28,000 coats to those in need, according to the group's website. Helpsy partners with municipalities and organizations across 14 states to collect unwanted clothing while giving back to the communities they serve.

"We are dedicated to changing the way people think about clothing recycling while adhering to the highest level of social and environmental performance, said Dan Green, co-founder and CEO. "Helpsy’s mission is to keep clothes out of the trash."

Bags of used clothing or textiles may be dropped off at Masuk High School, located at 1014 Monroe Turnpike, on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.