The Garage Sale Depot Donates Halloween Costumes to Two Area Organizations in Need
The Garage Sale Depot Donates Halloween Costumes
to Two Area Organizations in Need
Partners with FreeCostumesforkids.org to provide special ‘treat’ to children from
the Florida Migrant Education Program and Operation Hope
the Florida Migrant Education Program and Operation Hope
West Palm Beach, Fla. (October 27, 2009) – The Garage Sale Depot, featuring thrift, consignment and new merchandise targeting value-conscious shoppers, is pleased to announce their partnership with FreeCostumesforKids.org, in support of their mission to provide Halloween costumes to Palm Beach County school-age children in need.
The new store, located at 2231 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd in West Palm Beach, donated nearly 100 costumes to Operation Hope, which services hundreds of underserved families in Palm Beach County who suffer from homelessness, hunger and domestic abuse; and the Palm Beach County School District’s Migrant Education Program, which provides education to more than 2,000 school-age children in the migrant communities, primarily in the western part of the county.
“The kids we work with just don’t have much in the way of material things,” said Kenneth Bowers, Founder of Operation Hope. “We are so grateful to have this opportunity to put a smile on their faces – even just for a little while.”
Ben Patipa, Founder and CEO of The Garage Sale Depot, says his store is honored to work with such worthy organizations. “Being involved in our community is a priority for us,” says Patipa. “If there is a way we can help, then we will. We’re just happy to be involved.”
On Saturday, October 31, children from Operation Hope will be participating in a special Halloween trick or treat event at Howell Park in West Palm Beach, beginning at 5 pm.
About The Garage Sale Depot
The Garage Sale Depot, located at 2231 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm Beach, offers shoppers an appealing alternative to standard thrift and consignment stores. The store will carry a wide variety of items such as men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories, electronics, furniture, sporting goods, appliances, home décor and much more. Also featured is a unique “Treasure Chest” area, with upscale merchandise such as artwork, collectables, antiques, designer clothing and other high-end items.
Affiliated with the Cancer Federation, The Garage Sale Depot offers free pick up on thrift and consignment items from any location in Palm Beach County with a tax deductible receipt for donations to help fight cancer and “cash for your clutter” on consignment items. In addition, The Garage Sale Depot supports the mission of the American Heart Association. A complimentary café, children’s play area and computerized tagging and tracking make The Garage Sale Depot a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for the entire family.
The Garage Sale Depot offers free pick up thrift and consignment items from any location in Palm Beach County and a tax deductible receipt for donations to help fight cancer as well as “Cash for your clutter” on consignment items. In addition, The Garage Sale Depot supports the mission of the American Heart Association.
Store hours are Wednesday through Friday, 9 am – 7 pm; Saturday 7 am – 7 pm; and Sunday 9 am – 6 pm.
For more information, call 561.667.0345 or visit www.thegaragesaledepot.com.
About FreeCostumesforKids.org
Free Costumes for Kids, a non-profit organization, in association with national sponsor Gigaweb.com, has as its goal to provide new and used Halloween costumes to ALL needy kids in Palm Beach County. www.Gigaweb.com will be donating a portion of their Halloween costume proceeds in order to buy new costumes for Free Costumes for Kids.
Free Costumes for Kids is starting it’s work in Palm Beach County and hopes to expand to South Florida, the state of Florida and nationally in years to come. For more information, visit www.freecostumesforkids.org or call 561.789.2421
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