Acts 4 Ministry Inc., a non-denominational, non-profit charitable organization in Waterbury, is seeking new or gently-used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sweatshirts, blankets and new socks, new thermals and undergarments for children and adults during their 2016 “Share the Warmth” drive that will end December 31, 2016.
“We are working to warm the Greater Waterbury community,” stated Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta, Acts 4 Ministry Executive Director. “Our goal is to ensure that children and adults in need of assistance throughout our community have warm clothing throughout the cold season. Men’s coats and new long johns are especially needed and we are very appreciative of receiving clean and gently-used apparel for women and children as well.”
Through December 31st all donations can be brought to Acts 4 Ministry at 1713 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury, Mondays through Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to receive a receipt for tax deductions. Donations can also be left in Acts 4 Ministry’s 24/7 white drop box located outside their facility.
Donations accompanied by Acts 4 Ministry’s “Share the Warmth” event flyer will receive $5 off any $20 purchase in the non-profit’s thrift store. Their retail store is open to the general public every Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for the purchase of gently-used clothing, furniture and household goods.
Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. is dedicated to building relationships with people while providing them with the basics of daily living needs. “Our mission is to provide individuals or families who have suddenly lost their homes to a fire, flood or other unexpected devastation or upsetting life event to come to our facility to personally select clothing, dishes, glassware, furnishings, and other basic needs at no charge,” explained Carabetta.
Acts 4 Ministry’s building houses a retail store environment where people with immediate ‘basic living needs’ can select clothing, furniture and household items. “Individuals and families are often referred to us by other charitable organizations. In our retail store environment, they are provided with an atmosphere which preserves their dignity and allows them to walk around our store to personally select what they need vs. being handed clothing or furnishings they do not desire. This is a respectful environment where everyone is treated with caring support.”
To provide monetary donations to Acts 4 Ministry’s “Share the Warmth” drive, contact either Acts 4 at 203-574-2287. Any organization with large donations can contact Carabetta at 203-574-2287 or email to executivedirector@acts4.org.
To learn of Acts 4 Ministry’s current donation needs, please visit the events page of www.acts4.org.