The Columbia Association's fifth annual clothing drive, organized by CA's Youth and Teen Center and its Teen Outreach Committee, is under way.
Collection boxes have been stationed at:
• All 10 village community association buildings
• Columbia Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth in the Long Reach Village Center
• Youth and Teen Center @ The Barn, 5853 Robert Oliver Place in the Oakland Mills Village Center
• Eggspectation restaurant, 6010 University Blvd., Ellicott City
Those donating can bring in new and gently used clothes, shoes and accessories, including but not limited to ties, belts, hosiery, hats, gloves, pocketbooks and jewelry. The collection boxes will remain at these facilities through Friday, Nov. 29.
The donated items will then be distributed to community members in need on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both distribution days will be held at The Barn.
Youth who are interested in earning community service hours by assisting with the collection, sorting, set-up and distribution should contact Safire Windley at Safire.Windley@ColumbiaAssociation.org or call 410-992-3726.