YMCA Taking Clothing, Toys To Help Cranford, Westfield Residents

CRANFORD, NJ — Got clothes and toys? The Westfield Area YMCA, at 220 Clark St., is taking donations from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their building on Thursday. Proceeds benefit the Y's financial assistance program which ensures that no one who is experiencing a bona fide financial hardship and lives or works in Cranford, Westfield, Garwood, or Mountainside is turned away for inability to pay for Y programs or memberships.

The majority of awards enable participation in the Y’s early learning and school-age child care programs.

They reported: "The Westfield Area Y’s clothing drive in June was so successful we decided to host another one! Maybe you just finished cleaning out some closets, or maybe it’s a good excuse to start channeling your inner Marie Kondo. Either way, we invite you to drop off clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bedding, stuffed animals and small plastic toys on the tarp in the parking lot of the Main Y."

Please note: They cannot accept pots and pans, books, electronics, furniture or appliances.

All goods will be sorted and shipped by A & E Clothing Corp. to second-hand stores worldwide.

More information can be found here.

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