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Get Rid of Stuff You Don’t Need and Help Local Charities

Third Annual Epic Spring Cleaning Event Returns

The season for spring cleaning is right around the corner! Are you ready to remodel or redecorate? Have the kids outgrown their clothes and toys? Is it time to get organized?

Take the things you don’t need any more to the third annual Epic Spring Cleaning Event, Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Littleton Home Depot store, 3000 West Belleview Avenue. The Cities of Littleton, Englewood, and Sheridan, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation, are partnering with the ARC Thrift Stores and Inter-Faith Community Services to help you unclutter your life.

Home Depot Store Manager Herb Scott said that he is happy to serve as host for the event. “Last year was a great day. We expect this year to be even better!” Scott said.

Inter-Faith Community Services Executive Director Sandra Blythe-Perry said, “We appreciate ARC Thrift Stores including us in this wonderful south metro area event which includes all of the communities Inter-Faith serves.”

ARC Thrift CFO Bruce Stahlman said the need for donations is always strong. “While the economic picture for some families has improved, there are still many families who need help. This is a chance for people to clean out their closets while supporting Colorado-based local charities that aid people with developmental disabilities, their families and the under privileged,” Stahlman added.

Everyone is invited to bring gently used clothing, household items and furniture to the drop off site. They’ll receive a tax donation slip in return. Small electronics will be accepted but no paint, motor oil or chemicals. Food and toiletries are in great demand and will also be collected.

Volunteers are needed to assist participants in unloading donated goods at the drop off site and placing them in boxes for distribution. If you’d like to help, contact David Diedrich with ARC Thrift at 720-299-3120.

The event will be held rain or shine.

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About ARC Thrift Stores
ARC Thrift Stores operates 19 thrift stores throughout Colorado and provides funding to ARC chapters, which in turn provide advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. ARC Thrift Stores is one of the largest employers of individuals with developmental disabilities in the state of Colorado. Visit ARC Thrift Stores at www.arcthrift.org to learn more.

About Inter-Faith Community Services
Inter-Faith is the largest non-governmental agency helping individuals, families and seniors who are struggling in the south metro Denver area. Inter-Faith helps people living in western Arapahoe County, northern Douglas County, unincorporated parts of Arapahoe County, and Centennial, Englewood, Glendale, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan.