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Big Brothers Big Sisters Rolls Out Used Clothing Bins

Maryville, Mo. -- (November , 2010)  -  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County today announced that they will roll out two used clothing bins in Maryville providing a convenient and practical solution for local residents to discard unwanted clothing, shoes, linens and other textiles along with books and small appliances. 

The bins will be conveniently located in high traffic areas.  One bin will be placed in the Sutherlands parking lot.  The other bin will reside on campus, on the north side of the Thompson Ringold building across from campus safety.

"We are excited to debut this service in the Maryville Area," said Lynette Harbin, program director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County. "Given the enormous success of this program in other BBBS markets, we expect to directly impact the local environment by helping the region responsibly dispose of thousands of pounds of used clothes."

"Our affiliation with the Kansas City chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is what made this possible. They will service the bins weekly and take items to their processing center."  Although the items will be shipped out of the area, the economic impact will still be felt in Nodaway County as the revenue generated will be used to sustain and growth the local organization.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and most effective child-mentoring agency in the country.  It has over 400 affiliates throughout the United States.  A Nodaway County office was established three years ago. 

For more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, visit www.bbbsnodaway.org.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps vulnerable children beat the odds.  The organization depends on donations to help recruit volunteers and reach more children.  Funding is used to conduct background checks on volunteers to ensure child safety; and provide ongoing support for children, families and volunteers to build and sustain long-lasting relationships.  Big Brothers Big Sisters is proven to improve children's odds for succeeding in school, behaving nonviolently, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and breaking negative cycles.  Learn how you can change how children grow up in America by going to bbbsnodaway.org.