Manayunk Retailer Announces Fundraising Drive For Children

MANAYUNK, PA -- Every Tuesday in April and May, ten percent of proceeds from The Attic Manayunk will benefit The West Philadelphia Alliance for Children.

The Attic and WePAC are encouraging Philadelphians to come out and support local businesses and public school libraries. The more customers buy, the more funds go to helping Philadelphia school libraries.

The Attic also has out a donation jar. Customers are encouraged to donate extra change and additional money. Proceeds go to building libraries in Philadelphia public schools.

The Attic, founded in 2003, is an independently-owned business located in Manayunk and Bethlehem that sells modern and vintage clothing and jewelry for men and women at affordable prices that are a fraction of what customers would pay for similar styles at the mall.

All of the clothing at The Attic is sold to them by sellers and consigners. Customers also have the option of “trading” clothing for 55 percent of the retail value placed on an item in store credit. The Attic buys seasonal clothing every day of the week on a first come, first served basis.

Since 2009, WePAC has committed roughly 10,000 hours per year to reopening, staffing, and operating volunteer-run libraries in Philadelphia public elementary schools, with 150 volunteers currently providing library services and mentoring to some 4,200 children each week in 13 schools.

WePAC programs focus on children in grades K-4 who live in poverty. Public school libraries help children stay in school and achieve a higher academic scores on standardized tests.

The WePAC organization works to raise funds to continue to grow and develop libraries in Philadelphia elementary schools, so that every child is able to finish and continue pursuing higher levels of education.

Dana Beth Ricardi contributed to this report.