DATE: June 27, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Shelly Turetzky
Broward County Office of Public Communications
PHONE: 954-357-6994
EMAIL: sturetzky@broward.org
MEDIA CONTACT: Dr. Celia Earle, Christmas in July Committee Chair
PHONE: 954-200-7615
EMAIL: Cearle7@yahoo.com

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - Once again, Broward County and Kiwanis Divisions 23 and 24 are partnering for the Christmas In July project to benefit homeless children of Broward County. Seven days remain to donate new clothing, socks, shoes and underwear, reading books and toiletries for homeless children between the ages of newborn to age 18. Collection boxes are located at select County facilities and at all Broward County Libraries through Thursday, July 3. To find the nearest branch library, visit Broward.org/Library, click LOCATIONS/HOURS.

In addition to libraries, collection boxes are located at the following Broward County facilities:
• Downtown Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
• Government Center West, 1 N. University Drive, Plantation
• Main Courthouse, 201 S.E. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale
• North Regional County Courthouse, 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach
• South Regional County Courthouse, 3550 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
• West Regional County Courthouse, 100 N. Pine Island Road, Plantation
• Water and Wastewater Services, 2555 W. Copans Road, Pompano Beach
• Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale
• Aviation Department, 2200 S.W. 45th St., Dania Beach
• Child Care Licensing & Enforcement, 2995 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale
• Broward County Main Library and all branch libraries  

Please remember that only NEW items should be donated. The following is a list of suggested items for donation:
 
• Pants/slacks/shorts
• Skirts/dresses
• Shirts/blouses
• Shoes and socks
• Undergarments
• Diapers/wipes
• Baby Clothing
• School supplies
• Books

Residents can also make monetary donations on the Christmas In July website through PayPal. Visit Christmasinjulyinc.com.
 
The number of children helped by Christmas In July  has grown annually. Since its inception in 2002, Christmas In July has served more than 12,500 homeless children in Broward County.
 
Kiwanis Divisions 23 and 24 are also reaching out to the community for financial and in-kind support for Christmas In July. For more information, visit Christmasinjulyinc.com or contact 954-684-4897.