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Here are a few ways you can share your talent, time, resources and generosity that will make a positive impact in your community.
Giftwrapping for a Great Cause & Receive a 20% discount!
Sunday December 11th
The Fort Greene Association (FGA) will be gift wrapping at the Greenlight Bookstore on Sunday, December 11th 11 AM – 9 PM. We are seeking volunteers to work 2.5 hour shifts gift wrapping items purchased by Greenlight Bookstore customers. BONUS: Gift wrapping volunteers are entitled to 20% off anything in the store, purchased on Sunday December 11th! Tips received for the complimentary gift wrapping services will be going towards the care packages created for the families and residents of Fort Greene’s Tillary Street Women’s Shelter and Auburn Shelter.
Please contact
Lillian Jean-Baptiste, Communications and Community Engagement Chair at Lillian@HistoricFortGreene.org to let us know which one of the following shifts you would like to volunteer to work:
11AM – 1:30PM
1:30PM- 4PM
4PM-6:30PM
6:30PM – 9PM
The 2nd Annual Fort Greene Association Toiletry Drive
Accepting Donations: Now until December 15th
You collect them when you travel on business or vacation. You receive them as product samples in the mail or when shopping. These items are just collect- ing dust and taking up space in your bathroom pantry and random drawers.
The FGA and the Brooklyn Music School is asking you to donate your sealed unused toiletry items to be donated to the families and residents of Fort Greene’s Tillary Street Women’s Shelter and Auburn Shelter. We are looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, perfume/cologne, lotion, baby products, hair and skin care products, etc. Travel size or normal size, any items you can donate are greatly appreciated.
Please drop off your donations now until December 15th Monday – Friday 1PM – 8PM Saturday 9AM – 5PM
The Brooklyn Music School
126 Saint Felix Street, between Hanson Place and Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11217
If your store or corporation is interested in making a donation please contact Lillian Jean-Baptiste, Communications and Community Engagement Chair at Lillian@HistoricFortGreene.org to coordinate the receipt of your donation. Our goal is to have enough items to give to 300 individuals at Fort Greene Shelters.
The Fort Greene Association, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization, operating as a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable organization that supports and works in concert with the many other fine organizations that make our community so special and vital. Please visit http://www.historicfortgreene.org to learn more about our organization. Follow us on Twitter / Fan us on Facebook