Kids in Crisis Donation Drive Hosted at Westy Self Storage

Westy Self Storage in Port Chester will host a donation drive to benefit Kids in Crisis. The drive will run until October 15. In addition to serving as a collection site, Westy will also provide storage for the donations.

Collection items include hard covered writing journals for boys and girls of all ages, gift cards to purchase back to school clothing and other necessities, toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, hair mousse, gel and spray (new items only, please), as well as new or gently used large and extra large duffle bags. Please help your community by dropping off a donation at Westy Self Storage in Port Chester located at 351 North Main Street, across from Police Headquarters.

Kids in Crisis, located in Cos Cob, is Connecticut’s only free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises – domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more. Since its founding in 1978, Kids in Crisis has helped more than 138,000 Connecticut children and families; last year, over 6,384 children and families received assistance from the organization. More information about the programs and services offered by Kids in Crisis can be found at www.kidsincrisis.org or via the Agency’s free, confidential Helpline at 203-661-1911.

“We are so grateful for the support of Westy Self Storage. Westy’s assistance by providing a drop off location and secure storage is invaluable to us,” said Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids in Crisis. “With partners like Westy we can continue helping to support the lives of countless children and families in our community that reach out to Kids in Crisis.”

Westy is open for drop off 7 days a week. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Call 914-937-2222 or visit www.westy.com for directions. “It is our privilege to support Kids in Crisis as they provide vital services and make such a positive impact on so many lives,” said Joe Schweyer, District Director of Westy Self Storage, Port Chester location.

About Westy Self Storage

Westy offers affordable state-of-the-art storage solutions for individuals and businesses. Westy was founded in 1990 and since then the superior quality of their buildings has revolutionized the self storage industry. Among Westy’s family of customers are homeowners, apartment dwellers, professionals, businesses, retailers, and people who consider their Westy room an extension of their home or office. With corporate headquarters in Stamford, CT, Westy spans the tri-state area with 15 centers; 7 centers in NY, 4 centers in CT and 4 centers in NJ. Westy Storage Centers are open seven days a week. For more information visit www.westy.com or call (866) 22WESTY.