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Operation Hope Tote - February 22 - June 1
Let's give them "Hope to Hold On To"!
Operation Hope Tote is the collection of personal care items used to create hygiene kits for infants, children, and adults and are distributed to the homeless and those in need throughout the year. It's a great way to visibly show we care.
Last year, more than 2,100 men, women, and children spent 1 or more nights at Crossroads or Laura's Home alone, not including Pathways families and others who received hygiene kits.
Our goal is to collect 1,000 Hope Totes this year. Donations can be any of the items below or the equivalent in cash to purchase items in bulk (estimated at $45 per Hope Tote).
Celebrate our 100th with the "Hope Tote 100 Club"
In honor of our 100th Anniversary, receive special recognition by
filling 100 or more Hope Totes or raising $4,500 or more by June 1.
3 Easy & Fun Ways to Help
- Fill a Hope Tote
- Stop by any of the Collection Locations and pick up Hope Tote bag(s) and a shopping list.
- Fill the bag and return it to a site by the end of the campaign.
- Give online
- Give online to Hope Totes (The City Mission can buy items in bulk)
- Use an online vendor and drop ship your donation to:
Operation Hope Tote
The City Mission
5310 Carnegie Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103
Note: We have Wish Lists on Amazon.com:Personal care (Hope Totes) and Baby care
- Hold a drive at your school, work place or with any other group
1. Get your Supplies and Promotional Materials to help get the details so your group can participate.
2. Drop off the filled Hope Totes at one of the locations listed below Collection Locations and Hours
Items to Collect
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Baby items: disposable diapers, baby wipes, lotion, shampoo, wash, oil, powder, etc.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Mouthwash (alcohol-free)
- Soap
- Hand or body lotion
- Women’s hygiene products
- Disposable razors
- Shaving cream
- New underwear & socks
Hope Tote Supplies and Promotional Materials:
Hope Tote Bags and Brochures
As seen in the picture to the left,
both bags and supplies are available
at each official collection site listed below.
Hope Tote Kit
A kit consists of 25 bags, flyers, shopping lists and other promotional materials. These kits can be picked up at the E. 55th campus at no charge.
Email the HopeTote coordinator with your name and contact info and the group you are representing
(if applicable).
Bulletin Insert or Half Sheet Flyer
Half-sheet size flyers can be downloaded Hope Tote Small Flyer (2 per 8.5" x11" size sheet)
Hope Tote Poster
The Hope Tote Custom Poster can be modified to publicize your group's participation in the drive.
Email the HopeTote Coordinator the text you would like to have included on your flyer.
Employer or Employee-Initiated Collections
Thank you to those of you who asked your employer to select The City Mission as a charity for your company during the holidays or other times of the year.
If you need documentation of our non-profit status or other information for your company, please emaill the Development Department or call (216) 431-3510 x237.
Current Collection Sites for filled Hope Tote bags:
Permanent locations around town are noted in red.
DOWNTOWN
The City Mission *Year round collection site
These items can always be dropped off at our main campus at
5310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103 (216-431-3510)
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 am to 4 pm. (No donations accepted on Saturday, Sunday or afterhours.)
EAST
7633 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440-951-5859)
(West from Great Lakes Mall, next to Wendy’s)
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 am to 9 pm ; Sun. Noon to 5 pm
6327 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143 (440) 460-0400
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am to 7 pm ; Sat. 8 am to 5 pm, closed Sunday
35000 Portz Parkway, Solon (440-248-5747)
(off Aurora Road/Rt. 43, east of Rt. 91)
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5:30 am to 9:30 pm, Sat. - Sun. 8 am to 6 pm
1370 Victory Dr., South Euclid, OH 44121 (216-291-0771)
(Located behind Giant Eagle)
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 am to 5 pm (call for evening hours)
WEST
1049 Avon Belden Road, Avon, OH 44011 (440) 937-2886
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am to 5:30 pm
26127 Lorain Road, North Olmsted (440-801-1124)
(North of Great Northern Mall)
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 am to 9 pm ; Sun. Noon to 5 pm
Laura's Home Crisis Center for Women & Children *Year round collection site
18120 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44135 (216-472-5500)
(Just west of Rocky River Drive)
Hours: Mon - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm; Sat. 9 am - 2 pm
Seekers Coffee House *Year round collection site
13365 Smith Road, Middleburg Hts, OH 44130 (440-884-0000)
Email: middleburg@seekerscoffeehouse.com
Hours: Mon - Sat. 7:30 am to11 pm (Closed Sunday)
Tomeo's Gallery and Interiors *Year round collection site
7489 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (440-826-1880)
Email: tomeoint@aol.com (use subject line: Hope Totes)
Drop off hours: M, W & F 10 am to 6 pm, T & Th 10 am to 8 pm; Sat. 10 am to 5 pm;
Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm
SOUTH
6363 Selig Dr., Independence (216-524-7373)
(between Rockside & Pleasant Valley Rd., off Route 21/Brecksville Road)
Hours: 7:30 am to 10 pm Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Saturday,
9 am to 5 pm Sunday
Special Events open to the public:
Your event could be listed here!
Recent Campaign Results
- 2009
952 filled Hope Totes and $3,426.16 in cash donations for bulk purchases (equivalent of 76 filled Hope Totes) through June 2009.
- 2008
1,008 filled Hope Totes and $2,759 in cash donations were received through April 2008.
