Project Yard Sale 'N More
All money raised at the yard sales helps support the many projects Operation Wildcat oversees in its mission to help students and families in need. It is Operation Wildcat’s ONLY fundraiser.
Project Coordinator:
Maureen Ross, 717-773-1988, mmross4@comcast.net
Committee
Margene Harper, Bill Richie, Kaleb Dissinger, Bud Beauverd, Scott Brechbiel, Kyle Haskins, Diane Koenig, Kristen Funk-Adleblute, Nadia Renoll, Kathy Wargo, Gail Perez, Jean Long, Susan Johnson, Gerry McCracken, Curt Sober and Meghan Hoff
Consignment Sales
Kristin Funk-Adleblute, Nadia Renoll, Meghan Hoff
Project Yard Sale Thanks!
And another OW yard sale is in the books! A HUGE thank you to Pastor Lebo, and the members of McBic, for once again allowing OW to 'move in’ for a few days. Thank you to our ‘moving crew’ – Bill Richie, Kaleb Dissinger, Curt Sober - along with Johnny Wilson– who transported over 50 skids from our warehouse to McBic. The boxes were hauled into the church by students from McBIc’s Youth group, MASH football and wrestling teams, as well as many student and adult volunteers. And of course, thank you to Bruce Barclay, who continues to believe in our mission and has given us a huge warehouse space to store all the donated items.
This sale would not happen without the most dedicated group of volunteers – Kristin Funk- Adleblute, Diane Koenig, Margene Harper, Susan Johnson, Gail Perez, Jean Long, Nadia Renoll, Kathy Wargo, and Gerry McCracken who week after week work at the warehouse sorting, cleaning, pricing, and packing each and every donation that comes through our doors. These ladies are truly the heart and soul of Project Yard Sale. To Janice Deveney and Nora Gulden – how many years and how many late nights you are the last ones to leave and the 1st to return the next day! To Leslie Collins who for years has overseen the set-up and tear down of close to 100 tables - thank you for always making sure we’re ready to go! Thank you to volunteers from Americhoice, West Shore Free Church. and Harrisburg Christian Academy - set-up was a breeze! To the Young Marines who helped tear down tables on Saturday - thank you! To those who worked at the sale – thank you for all you did - whether it was check-out, straightening tables, or helping carry purchases to vehicles – each and every one of you contributed to the success of the sale! To the clean-up crew - especially Bruce and Stephanie Yerger who always vacuum McBic from one corner to the other- we are beyond grateful for your help at the end when everyone is the most tired. Thank you to Michael Garland who helps put a 'bug' in the ear of local media to get the word out - the crowds just keep getting bigger and bigger.
To the new volunteers - thank you for giving of your time and you willingness to help where ever it was needed. To the ‘seasoned’ volunteers – thank you for being a part of this journey time and time again.
Seventeen years ago our 1st yard sale raised $300 and we were on a roll! Never did we think that we would be transporting skid upon skids of donations and fill up a huge room all thanks to the wonderful donations from our community. The sales have truly grown - way beyond our wildest imagination. These semi-annual yard sales now help fund the many projects that OW supports. So now that you've read to the bottom - what was the total?? Our 2-day total was $19,755! – absolutely unbelievable! Since that first yard sale OW has raised over $310,686.
Want to know what OW does with the funds raised – check out our website at www.operationwildcat.org
See you in 180 days – October 18 and 19, 2024.
And keep bringing those donations to the OW warehouse - we are open every Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 PM!
Maureen Ross
Next Yard Sale Date:
October 18-19, 2024
Warehouse - Hours for Donations
Address: 507 N York Street, Mechanicsburg 17055. Turn on to Pleasant View Drive. Make 1st left into parking lot- stay straight to dock door 1. Skids will be in the area of dock door #1.
The OW warehouse is accepting donations of yard sale and household items on most Saturdays 1-3pm and Sundays 1-3pm. Check calendar to ensure we are open before you come by.
At the present time (due to all the donations received and lack of space) we are NOT taking:
Clothing (may be dropped off in MMS lobby during school hours)
Furniture (must be pre-arranged with pictures first.)
Glassware – random cups/mugs - vases
exercise equipment
canister vacuums/ floor steamers/cleaners
Skis/ski equipment
Used Pillows (bed or decorative)
Stuffed animals (may be dropped off in MMS lobby in box for stuffed animals)
Grills
old tv sets/old stereo equipment
artificial Christmas trees (Contact Patti Herring for drop-off)
dehumidifiers
textbooks
VHS Tapes
Electrical items that need to be installed (No ceiling/wall lights, ceiling fans, etc. -unless NEW in box)
and items that have seen their day and need to be disposed of!
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If you have furniture items to donate please contact Maureen at 717-773-1988, mmross4@comcast.net to make arrangements for drop-off/pick-up.
Questions? Call or email Maureen Ross at 717-773-1988 or mmross4@comcast.net
Tax receipts are available for all donations!
Thank you for continuing to help us support MASD.
PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF DONATIONS WHEN THE OW WAREHOUSE IS NOT OPEN!
Contact Maureen Ross 717-773-1988 mmross4@comcast.net with any questions
Yard Sale is looking for help in the following areas:
Yard Sale
Volunteers are needed to:
- Be at the warehouse to accept donations (times/days can be arranged according to volunteers schedule)
- Work at the warehouse sorting, organizing and pricing the items for the sale. Pricing is not a hard as everyone makes it out to be – it will all be explained. (Time/days can be arranged according to volunteers’ schedule)
- Help at the yard sale from Wednesday through Saturday (not the entire time!) to learn all that goes into setting up/tearing down the sale.
So what Operation Wildcat does with all the money raised? Check out OW Year in Review. Check out the OW website at https://www.operationwildcat.org/ to learn all about what OW does to support MASD families in need, how you can help, and how you can get assistance if needed.
P.S. We are always looking for volunteers – if you’re interested in helping with the yard sale or have questions about donating, please call or email Maureen at 717-773-1988, mmross4@comcast.net.
Thank you. Maureen Ross
