Community Outreach with Richmond Hill Cares
Richmond Hill Cares is a special community outreach initiative to support community services in our city. The Library chooses a charitable or social service and works with them to prepare care packages and other items for the community.
Community Drive: Business Wear Clothing Drive
From May 6–Jun. 22, drop by your local branch to donate business wear clothes for our Community Threads initiative.
Donations will support the library clothing drive on Saturday, Jul. 26 and give those in need access to professional clothing.
Donation Items
Kindly ensure that donations are clean, free of stains or tears, and suitable for a professional setting. Your contributions will empower individuals to dress with confidence while promoting sustainability within our community. List of needed donation items below:
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Suits (Men’s and Women’s)
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Dress Shirts (Men’s and Women’s)
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Dress Pants (Men’s and Women’s)
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Blouses and Button-Down Shirts
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Dresses (Professional styles)
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Sweaters (Dressy and business-appropriate)
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Ties and Scarves
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Business Shoes (Closed-toe, professional styles)
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Blazer or Suit Jackets (Separate from a full suit)
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Cardigans (Business-appropriate)
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Skirts
Drop-Off Locations
Please drop off donation items in the designated bins at the following locations:
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Central Branch: By the community board by the main entrance (opposite the fire panel).
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Oak Ridges Branch: Right-side of the gate, close to the Holds section.
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Richmond Green Branch: By the self-checkout machines.
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Richvale Branch: In the foyer.
Thank you for your support!
Community Engagement Opportunities
Want to know more about the library and community engagement opportunities? Contact the Community Engagement Dept. at communityengagement@rhpl.ca for more information.