Three Lincoln students are holding a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 16 to raise money for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The sale will be held from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 22 Tabor Hill Rd. in Lincoln.
Organizing the sale of household items, toys, clothing, and books are seventh-grader Calum Stein, eighth-grader Liam O’Leary, and ninth-grader Caroline Hodge. Caroline attends Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and Liam and Calum are at the Meadowbrook School in Weston.
The charities they’ve chosen are:
- The American Red Cross, which is using donor dollars to provide shelter, food, and emergency support for individuals and families affected by the hurricanes.
- Catholic Charities USA Hurricane Relief, the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church. Donations will support disaster response and recovery efforts including direct assistance, rebuilding, and health care services.
- Focus on the Family is partnering with Convoy of Hope, whose on-the-ground in the disaster area providing displaced families with basic needs including food, water, hygiene supplies, and other essential items.