We are proud to announce a new partnership with Central Piedmont Community Action, Inc‘s new Clothes Closet project!
The CPCA “makes a difference in the lives of economically disadvantaged people that need jobs, nutrition, and housing comfort across six North Carolina counties, including Durham. Their work in Durham is focused around a Community Services Block Grant program that assists low-income families and individuals, including the working poor, move from poverty to self-sufficiency and better lives for their families. Services are intended to help participants achieve employment, adequate income levels, and stable and secure households.”
A new program the CPCA is developing at their 1007 Broad Street location in Durham is a Clothes Closet for low-income individuals and families whose income is below the Federal poverty guidelines. This Clothes Closet will allow qualified participants to come to the agency and receive clothing for their family in times of need.
That’s where Durham Softball comes in!
During the season, we will host two clothing drives – one for SOCKS and one for COATS – to support the CPCA’s Clothes Closet project. To encourage involvement from our players and make a little friendly competition, Teams will compete against each other to donate the most items. The team that donates the most items each week will earn earn a bonus donation towards their team sponsor’s charity.
Any pair of socks and any type of coat made for humans will be accepted, regardless of size. Items must be new or lightly used, with no stains/holes/rips/tears. The two weeks that these events will be hosted and the budget for the team bonuses are still TBD and will be announced in March. Donations will be accepted at the field by the umpire until the last out of the last game of the day.
Clean out your closet and support two charities at the same time! We think this is a great way to use our league for good and help the people of Durham while playing a game.
For more information, contact us!