I'm not usually at a loss for words. If you know me, that is a true statement. But...the Hooktown Holidays 2017 Annual Garage Sale has turned into an event that I'm not sure how to describe. I'm going to choose the word "Festival". In addition to over 7 storage houses worth of great items, we will also be featuring additional vendors who will offer many different hand crafted products. Also, there will be food available and music for your enjoyment!  Lots of seating in case you need to take a break from all that's going on. Everything will be tented, although there's promise of a glorious sunny day.

So, I guess that's a lot of "words" to be sure. Here are the most important. This event has far exceeded what we could ever imagine. This is a true coming together of the wonderful people of Warren County to support Hooktown Holidays mission: To provide nutritious food, warm clothing, and/or others necessities of life to children, families and other individuals in need in our community.

Most of the donated items are not just cast-offs. They are things, new and old, that will have meaning to many of you. We have something of every kind! If I take a moment to think about it, I'm sometimes overwhelmed. But, we will be there for you and I know you will be there for us.

Well, as it turns out, I'm not at a loss for words after all. I promise that this will be an event to remember.  Most of all because you know, by attending, that you are helping those in need in our community.

Come and enjoy the day, Saturday September 23.  I will be thrilled to meet you!

Terry

Friends,
Remember when I posted that our 2017 Hooktown Holidays Garage Sale will be bigger and better than ever? Well, that turned out to be an UNDERSTATEMENT!  We currently have over 7 storage facilities filled to the brim and more items are coming in almost every day.  Many of the donations this year are really top notch items like furniture, appliances, electronics, vintage collectibles and so much more. In addition, we'll be hosting vendors who will be offering up their own unique products for sale.

Because of the overwhelming number of donated items, we'll have two locations for the sale. The G. G. Green estate at 1235 Conewango Avenue and the Pearson home at 1201 Conewango Avenue. Both locations are just a short distance away from each other so it will be easy for you to have access to all of those wonderful treasures. Be sure to check out both locations! 

The HH Garage Sale happens "rain or shine" as everything will be under tents for everyone's comfort and enjoyment. So, there is every reason to stop in to see if you can find that "treasure of a lifetime"!

Remember, proceeds assure Hooktown Holidays continues on in our singular mission to provide nutritious food, warm clothing, and/or others necessities of life to children, families and other individuals in need in our community. 

To all of you who've donated items for the sale and those of you who continue to support HookTown Holidays by attending the sale and giving monetary donations...

WE THANK YOU AND WE APPRECIATE YOU!

Terry

Friends, 
This is just a reminder that we are still accepting items for this year's Garage Sale. If you're downsizing, moving, replacing or just tuning up the "feng shui" around your home, please consider donating unwanted items to our sale.

You can drop off your donations at 1201 Conewango Avenue or call 814-688-9979 and WE WILL COME TO YOU AND PICK THEM UP. How easy is that? And, you'll receive a tax receipt for your eligible donations. Hooktown Holidays is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by U.S. law.

Hooktown Holidays Garage Sale is our most important fund raiser of the year. Remember, your generous donations help Hooktown Holidays provide funds to support our ongoing mission "to provide nutritious food, warm clothing, and/or others necessities of life to children, families and other individuals in need in our community."

A million thanks for your support and caring!
Terry

Friends,
This year, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Hooktown Holiday's is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving.

Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. We invite you to join the movement and to help get out and give this November 29.

As you know, Hooktown Holiday's is a "grass-roots"  Warren community service organization born in a small neighborhood from a simple idea.  The idea... "Let's find a way to give to help those in need, focus on a singular mission and let's make it as easy as possible" By the end of 2016 you, our wonderful supporters, will have given over $60,000 back to the Warren community in just 3 years. And, every penny you give, is given back to the community. "Giving Tuesday" is the perfect time to consider those organizations that meet your own personal standard of where you want to help. We hope you will include Hooktown Holiday's.

It's easy to find your local charities that are involved. Visit https://www.givingtuesday.org/whats-happening-near-me and type in your  town and state. You will find links to the websites of the charities that are participating.  Hooktown Holiday's is one of them.  #GivingTuesday does not ask for donations. You can click on our link go to our website in order to find out how to participate.

Here's some more information about #GivingTuesday:

#GivingTuesday is a movement to celebrate and provide incentives to give—the 2016 iteration will be held on November 29, 2016. This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners—nonprofits, businesses and corporations as well as families and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.

#GivingTuesday inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world.

#GivingTuesday harnesses the power of social media to create a global movement dedicated to giving around the world.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday participants and activities or to join the celebration of giving, please visit:
Website: www.givingtuesday.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday
Twitter: twitter.com/GivingTues

A million thanks for your support and may all of your holidays be the best ever!
Terry