Media Advisory - Donate gently used clothes to the Yonge Street Mission

TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2016 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	The Yonge Street Mission's 18^TH Annual Clothing Drive launches on Monday, January 18^th in Toronto's PATH.  More than 6,000 bags of clothing are collected each year.
WHEN:	Monday, January 18 to Friday, January 22, 2015
WHERE:	There are 20 locations throughout the PATH for dropping off gently used clothing. (Locations are listed below.)
WHY:	The Clothing Drive supports Double Take, The Yonge Street Mission's thrift store. Double Take supports the community in three ways:
	Provides first time employment experience to community members. Provides gently used, high quality clothing at affordable prices to the community. Through vouchers provided by The Yonge Street Mission's programs, low income individuals and families, and street-involved youth are able to shop with dignity for clothing. Thanks to the high quality professional clothing donated by business people working in the downtown office towers, many people are able to find clothing for jobs and job interviews.
QUOTE:	"We are so thankful for the support of the clothing donors, our volunteers, and Brookfield Property Management for their ongoing and enthusiastic support of this clothing drive. Double Take relies on these donations in order to provide high quality, affordable clothing, which is of tremendous value to individuals living with poverty. Also, Double Take provides invaluable employment for community members."
	Angie Draskovic, President and CEO

LOCATIONS:

25 York Street
2 Queen Street East
145 King Street West
483 Bay Street
Atrium on Bay
Bay Adelaide Centre
Brookfield Place
Commerce Court
Dynamic Funds Tower
Exchange Tower
First Canadian Place
Hard Rock Cafe
Metro Centre
Richmond-Adelaide Centre
Royal Bank Plaza
Scotia Plaza
Shops at Sheraton Centre
Standard Life Centre
Sun Life Financial Tower
Toronto Dominion Centre

SOURCE Yonge Street Mission

Sally Ritchie, 416 929-9614 x4255, 416 807-3086, [email protected], www.ysm.ca