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Donation Drive for Asylum-Seeking Families Starts Thursday at School on 105th Street

September 8, 2022 | 8:14 AM - Updated on September 9, 2022 | 5:21 AM
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PS 145, The Bloomingdale School. Photograph by Gretchen Berger.

By Carol Tannenhauser

Starting today, there will be a four-day donation drive for the asylum-seeking families who were recently bussed to New York City from the U.S. southern border by the governors of Texas and Arizona.

Some families are finding refuge at the Park West Hotel, on the Upper West Side.

Sponsored by Council Member Shaun Abreu, in partnership with Council Member Gale Brewer and Volunteers of America, the drive will take place this Thursday, 9/8, Friday, 9/9, Saturday, 9/10, & Sunday, 9/11 at the Bloomingdale School (PS 145), 150 West 105th Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues .

The times and details about what to donate are below.

*Gently used clothing is accepted.

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MJB
MJB
2 years ago

Just to be clear – children’s clothing gently used is not eligible for donation?

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Genny
Genny
2 years ago
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Glad you asked because I was about to give four bags of clothes to the thrift store for them to sell, but this seemed like they were only accepting donations of new clothing for asylum seekers. Which is great, don’t get me wrong, but… didn’t make sense.
Thanks for the clarification

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
Reply to  MJB

We are accepting gently used clothing items as well. Thank you!

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Frances Aronson
Frances Aronson
2 years ago
Reply to  Naveed Hasan

I have an almost new, clean down comforter and mattress pad, also mattress encasement, never exposed to moisture or bugs–will you accept?

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
Reply to  Frances Aronson

The school is overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and is taking a short pause on accepting anything directly while they sort through items and get them distributed. In the meantime, Volunteers of America is equipped process more items. Stay tuned for updates from P.S. 145 in the near future. Thank you all!

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Stephanie Jutt
Stephanie Jutt
2 years ago
Reply to  Naveed Hasan

I just called Volunteers of America and they are not accepting ANY donations of any kind!

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H. Hersh
H. Hersh
2 years ago
Reply to  Naveed Hasan

What is meant by bedding? Blankets ok?

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
Reply to  H. Hersh

Yes

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Elizabeth Mayer
Elizabeth Mayer
2 years ago

Are shoes (new/almost new) needed?

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Maggie
Maggie
2 years ago

Are there any additional drop off times? Perhaps next week at Councilmember Abreu’s office?

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
Reply to  Maggie

The school is overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and is taking a short pause on accepting anything directly while they sort through items and get them distributed. In the meantime, Volunteers of America is equipped process more items. Stay tuned for updates from P.S. 145 in the near future. Thank you all!

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chris m
chris m
2 years ago

Was unanle to share on FB

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Ingrid
Ingrid
2 years ago

Will there be another drive soon? This one came up too quickly for me and I can’t get my plentiful stuff to the drop-off site…

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
Reply to  Ingrid

The school is overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and is taking a short pause on accepting anything directly while they sort through items and get them distributed. In the meantime, Volunteers of America is equipped process more items. Stay tuned for updates from P.S. 145 in the near future. Thank you all!

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Enid
Enid
2 years ago

Is there any chance to donate on Monday or Tuesday?

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Marjorie
Marjorie
2 years ago

How about monetary contributions, preferably online. Maybe through the PTA? I’d like to contribute for whatever’s needed.

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
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https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3REY7THIC5XZI

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Stephanie Jutt
Stephanie Jutt
2 years ago

HI – I wanted to bring things this afternoon (Friday) but am too late – I’m not free this weekend 10-12 on Saturday OR Sunday. Is there any way I could bring things yet today? It’s about 4 pm now.

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
Reply to  Stephanie Jutt

The school is overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and is taking a short pause on accepting anything directly while they sort through items and get them distributed. In the meantime, Volunteers of America is equipped process more items. Stay tuned for updates from P.S. 145 in the near future. Thank you all!

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Robert
Robert
2 years ago

Don’t have clothes or supplies to contribute. Are you taking money? If not, I can buy some stuff. What is most needed?

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Naveed Hasan
Naveed Hasan
2 years ago
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https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3REY7THIC5XZI

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Richard Robbins
Richard Robbins
2 years ago

Note that the response has been overwhelming and they are now just taking NEW items.

Also, Sunday will be a short and organized day and they will not be taking donations.

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