St. Vincent’s to Hold End-of-year Give-A-Thon
Donations Lessen Tax Burden, Increase Goodwill

   SAN DIEGO — St. Vincent de Paul Village will hold its annual Give-A-Thon from Thursday, Dec. 26 through Tuesday, Dec. 31.

   During those final six days of the year, San Diegans are encouraged to make end-of-year, tax-deductible donations of clothing, cars, appliances, bulk foods, furniture, electronics, art and even excess commercial inventory to St. Vincent’s. The Village sells those items at auction, the proceeds from which fund programs and services for the homeless at the organization’s downtown residential facility.

   President of St. Vincent’s, Father Joe Carroll, says the week after Christmas is the perfect time to clean out the garage, attic and closets.

   "People will inevitably need to make room for their new holiday gifts," he says. "So pack the used clothing, appliances and other items in the car, drive it to our warehouse and leave everything – including the car – and we’ll give you a receipt to show proof you’ve made a tax-deductible donation."

  The St. Vincent’s warehouse at 815 33rd Street (just north of Market Street) will be accepting donations from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. Individuals may also drop off donations at St. Vincent’s thrift stores throughout San Diego County (call 619.687.1066 for specific thrift store locations and hours of business).

   For more information on St. Vincent de Paul Village’s end-of-year Give-A-Thon, call 619.687.1066. For media inquiries, call 619.525.1608.

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