From November 29th thru December 10th join Team Cleary in collecting new or gently used winter coats! This year we’re partnering with the Van Buren Center to give the gift of warmth to our less fortunate neighbors. Also needed are hats, gloves, scarves and blankets but only new items can be accepted.
Does the coat you bought last year not fit? Are you planning to purchase any great deals for winter gear? Bring your new or gently used donations to our office at 989 Old Henderson Road 43220 during business hours Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm.
Did you know the 2022 The Old Farmer’s Almanac says we’re in for one of the coldest winters in years? Central Ohioans should be prepared for below-average temperatures that could also bring a lot of snow. The coldest periods can be expected to occur in mid- to late November and through much of the period from mid-December through January.
90% of homeless adults need a new, warm coat each winter because they have no place to keep one over the summer months. That means coat drives play an important role every year in making sure everyone has equal access to warm clothing during the colder months. Your donation will help make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate and give them hope, comfort, and warmth this winter season.
For more information about the Van Buren Center’s holiday wish list, giving needs and volunteer opportunities, click here.
The Cleary Company again will be hosting a collection for Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack and in 2020 we’re partnering with our friends at Frog Hauling. We want to fill a dumpster FULL with backpacks and school supplies! Since 2015 our Team has been committed to giving kids in our community much needed school supplies. Let’s join together to help every child start their school year ready to chase their dreams and take on the world!
Why should you support Operation Backpack?
Did you know there are many families in our local communities who struggle meeting basic needs and can’t afford a backpack and/or school supplies for their children? It’s last on the list when they don’t have resources to meet expenses like food, utilities, mortgages or rent and so on. On average, school fees and supplies costs from $696 to $1,300 per child. When you can give a backpack and school supplies, you are helping children AND their parents who are working hard to make ends meet. You’re giving hope to the entire family!
Our Team had so much fun last year stuffing 25 backpacks so in 2020 our goal is to double that! We’re not competitive though, right? We welcome all our clients, friends, vendors, suppliers and trade partners to join us in helping to meet our ambitious goal. If you have supplies ready, you can drop them off at our office located at 989A Old Henderson Rd, 43220. To make sure we can get all of the backpacks and supplies to Volunteers of America office in time for distribution to the children, please drop off by August 12th!
Click here for the 2020 Recommended Supplies List.
Why Frog Hauling?
As part of our 2020 events theme Build Better – Live Better – Be Better, each month The Cleary Company is partnering with our trusted vendors to bring you useful information along with tips, tricks and trends for your home and Frog Hauling is our dumpster company of choice for our job sites. Their dumpster sizes range from as small as 6 cubic yards up to 20 cubic yards allowing any homeowner or contractor to choose the right size for their job. Additionally, Frog Hauling makes every effort possible to recycle items after their dumpsters are picked up. They are the only Columbus hauling service the provides the ability for the customer to help recycle their property. Our Team truly appreciates Frog Hauling’s fast reliable customer service and their uniformed professionally trained and helpful employees.
Since our in person events have all temporarily moved to online we hope you’ll join us on Facebook Live for our backpack stuffing event. Follow us on Facebook for updates!
Enjoy these photos from past year’s collections!
April Howe
– Marketing Coordinator2018 Our Team collected and stuffed 13 backpacks plus an additional 4 bags of supplies!2018 George trying to get Russell to pose for a photo!2013 Our Team’s first year collecting we stuffed 2 backpacks plus an addition 2 bags of supplies!
