About Us
This year, we are looking to collect 1,000 sweatshirts to give to those in need. As the colder months quickly approach and the weather becomes colder, more people are in need of warm clothes for the frigid Connecticut winters. Do you have sweatshirts sitting in your closet which you no longer wear and could be appreciated by others? This is the time to put them to use and give to people who may not have the warm weather clothing necessary for New England winters. Help us repurpose your sweatshirts and spread a little warmth to our community.
Who We Are |
In the late winter months of 2014, the One For Everyone Committee was formed among a small group of friends. With an idea and a goal, We put together a collection date and spread the news throughout the community. We set the goal to collect 1,000 sweatshirts for local homeless shelters throughout the region. Our current One for Everyone Committee consists of several high school juniors from various schools throughout the Farmington Valley region. In our fourth annual collection, we are completely student run and have continued to set goals of items to further benefit our community.
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Our History |
In the winter of 2014-2015, the One or Everyone Committee collected roughly 1,100 sweatshirts and delivered them to shelters and non profit organizations throughout the region of Connecticut. In the winter of 2015-2016, we collected over a thousand blankets and towels for the homeless community around us. In the spring of 2017, we collected over 1,000 t-shirts and shirts for local charities and shelters. In 2018, over 3,000 books were collected and donated to local underprivileged schools and libraries. This year, for our 5th annual year, we are collecting sweatshirts once again.
Below are some articles about our past projects: https://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-avon-sweatshirts-0304-20150304-story.html https://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-avon-gifts-of-love-donations-0301-20160301-story.html https://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-avon-blankets-books-0120-20160119-story.html https://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-avon-one-for-everyone-tshiirts-0325-20170324-story.html https://www.courant.com/community/avon/hc-news-avon-one-for-everyone-20180212-story.html http://patch.com/connecticut/avon/avon-middle-school-students-0 |