CHAMBERSBURG – Habitat for Humanity and St. John’s United Church of Christ have again partnered to host a used book sale to benefit Habitat’s housing ministry in Franklin County. The sale is sponsored by BCM Payroll Services. Online details can be found at: www.sjucc1811.org/book-sale. From Sept 2 – Oct 11, materials can be donated in five ways:
1. At any of the Patriot Federal Credit Union lobby locations in Franklin County or at Colony House Furniture in Chambersburg.
2. At St. John’s United Church of Christ, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., located at 1811 Lincoln Way E. in Chambersburg.
3. At the Habitat ReStore donation center, Wednesday-Saturday, normal store hours, located at 1662 Lincoln Way E. in Chambersburg.
4. In bulk by contacting Harold Collier at [email protected] or 717-263-8593. Large donations should be boxed.
5. At three drop-off events: Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Keller Williams Keystone Realty: 1035 Wayne Ave., Chambersburg. Donations can be placed directly in the Lane Thrush moving truck. Saturday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mobile Works: 2116 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg. Donations can be taken to the rear of the building.
New and used books on all subjects, including paperbacks are welcome, along with artwork, DVDs, audiobooks (on CD), puzzles and board games. The group respectfully declines textbooks, encyclopedias, musty books, cassette tapes and VHS videos.
The donation cutoff date is Oct. 11. The sale will take place at St. John’s UCC over three days on Oct. 24 (Friday) from 2-8 p.m., Oct. 25 (Saturday) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 26 (Sunday) from noon-4 p.m. This is a volunteer-led initiative, and all proceeds will be used to help build the next Habitat house in Franklin County.
About Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County: The local group was formed in 1994, and volunteers have constructed 60 homes in partnership with local families in Franklin County. This helps to achieve Habitat’s vision of “A world where everyone has a decent place to live” and ensures there is adequate, affordable housing stock in Franklin County for everyone to live, work, worship and play. To learn how you can make a difference in the local community through Habitat, contact the office at [email protected] or 717-267-1899.
