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3rd District City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Executive Director, Judith Dumorney – McDaniel
June 2, 2017

For the last 22 years, Teenagers In Charge has collected material goods for young people in the city of Philadelphia through their annual Sneakers and Socks drive. This year, they are collaborating with the GAP Inc., with a goal to collect 1,000 new sneakers and socks throughout the tristate area, reaching as far out as Maryland.

Episcopal Community Services’ RISE Initiative, Executive Director, David Griffith says,
“We are very appreciative of these gifts from Teenagers In Charge that will support the young people in our programs experiencing homelessness”. Teenagers who live in seven selected homeless shelters will have the opportunity to receive free sneakers and socks at their finale event.

Executive Director, Judith Dumorney – McDaniel says, “At TIC, our goal is to provide the necessary tools teens need to be dynamic and proactive leaders, off the streets and into a safe environment”.

Philadelphia’s 3rd District City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell briefed attendees on this year’s Sneakers and Socks Drive’s goal, and what we can expect in the coming weeks. Additional supporters included a representative from GAP Inc., Philadelphia 4th District City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. and representatives from the local homeless shelters.

“I’ve worked with Teenagers In Charge for the last 22 years. We’re happy to work with folks, especially with people active in the community”, said Blackwell. We know we have to do our part to help them. We’re really impressed with the organization’s tenacity by working with us to do what they can to help our young people. The Enterprise Center is allowing Teenagers In Charge to use their space to have teens pick up their packages of various items including new sneakers, socks, & resource materials from local organizations. Teens will know, they can move forward, knowing people care about them in our city.”

Teenagers In Charge

Teenagers In Charge, Donation Drop-Off Locations May 28 until June 10, 2017
603 – Cherry Hill Mall, Cherry Hill NJ
605 – Springfield Mall, Springfield PA
628 – King of Prussia Plaza (Adult/body)
1462 – King of Prussia Court (Gap kids)
636 – Ardmore Pa (Suburban Square Adult)
9740 – Ardmore Pa (Suburban Square Kids)
638 – 1510 Walnut Street
640 – Wayne PA
651 – Glen Eagle Square (Glen Mills Pa)
657 – Marlton NJ
659 – Philadelphia Airport
660 – Metroplex (Plymouth Meeting PA)
1418 – Harbor Place (Baltimore MD)
1421 – Towson (MD)
9741 – Willow Grove, PA
9752 – Christiana DE

Selected Homeless Shelters
Episcopal Community Center-Rise Program
Eliza Shirley Shelter
Stenton Family Manor
Project Home, Red Shield Salvation Army
Women Against Abuse
The Susquehanna House

Sneakers and Socks Drive 2017

Finale Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Time: 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Enjoy a live DJ, food and resource opportunities for teens to pick-up their items and learn about some of the resource centers, here in the city that could give them some assistance. TIC expects teenagers to attend to pick up their bags and receive their collected and donated merchandise. In addition, the GAP Inc., volunteers will be in attendance to assist in the donation drive.

About Teenagers In Charge
Teenagers in Charge, located at Rose Playground, 1200 N. 75th Street is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization structured and designed with a full agenda geared toward enhancing the lives of our youth, ages 10 to 17 years old that reside in Philadelphia. When in session, TIC hours are from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday excluding holidays and inclement weather. For more information please visit www.teenagersincharge.org.

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