[Peace] The YMCA is collecting for their annual Dump & Run / Collections from MAY 9-14th and MAY 16-21st

[Karen Medina]

The YMCA is collecting for their annual Dump & Run
At the end of each semester, the YMCA invites people to donate
unwanted items that the YMCA will store and then sell next semester.
According to their website, each year the Dump and Run keeps unwanted
goods out of Champaign-Urbana's dumpsters and landfills, about six
semi-trailers.

Volunteer and Donate TODAY!
YMCA's Dump and Run
1001 South Wright Street, Champaign, Illinois
Collections from MAY 9-14th and MAY 16-21st
9-4pm (until 7 on Thursdays) at the University YMCA

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What is Dump and Run?
The basic concept of Dump and Run is simple: we collect reusable items
that students (and folks in the community) would otherwise dispose of
during the typical move-out/ Spring cleaning period in May. We then
sell the collected items at an annual garage sale held in late August
(when the students come back).

This project reduces litter and consumer waste, saves space in
landfills, lowers dumping costs for certified housing and apartments,
provides inexpensive items for folks to purchase in the fall - and
acts as a major fundraiser for the University YMCA.

Still wondering what exactly Dump & Run is? Hear Becca Guyette,
University Y Developement Director, explain it here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3bllDbg8FQ
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Collection FAQ
They do NOT collect:
stoves, washers, dryers, non-working electronics and computer parts,
sleeper sofas, mattresses, and large exercise equipment. The Habitat
for Humanity store downtown Champaign may be able to take your
donations of stoves, washers, dryers, sleeper sofas, and exercise
equipment.

They do collect:
They will only accept clothing that is in nearly-new condition. Other
than that, they will take just about anything ranging from furniture,
working electronics, backpacks, bicycles, school supplies, jewelry,
winter clothing, shoes, kitchen appliances, glassware, CDs/records
(vinyl!!), books, working computers, artwork, toys, sporting
equipment, non-perishable food items, toiletries, lawn and garden
items, and other household goods. If you think an item may not be in
good enough condition to be resold, give it to us anyway. Hopefully
they can find it a home!

Contact
For more information about Dump and Run, other special projects, and
ways to give to the University YMCA, please contact Becca Guyette,
Director of Development at becca at universityymca.org or call 337-1500.

For more information about our student programs, please contact Kasey
Umland, Program Director at kasey at universityymca.org or call 337-1500.