Rosslyn Kicks off Warm Winter Clothing Drive for the Homeless
Release Date: Friday, November 21st 2008ROSSLYN, VA – The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) begins its LIGHT UP ROSSLYN, Light Up a Life clothing drive on November 24. The collection of warm winter clothing will continue through December 4. People who want to donate items are encouraged to bring them to one of the 15 locations in the Rosslyn BID where collection boxes will be in place. The following businesses and residential communities have collection boxes available.
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Atrium
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1530 N Key Blvd.
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Lobby |
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BID/RR Office (Community Drop-Off)
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1911 N. Ft. Myer Dr.
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LL-10 |
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CB Richard Ellis
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1616 N. Fort Myer Dr.
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Lobby |
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CB Richard Ellis
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1300 N. 17th Street
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Lobby |
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Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty
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1601 N. Kent Street
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Lobby |
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Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty
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1611 N. Kent Street
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Lobby |
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Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty
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1621 N. Kent Street
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Lobby |
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Corporate Executive Board
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1919 N. Lynn Street
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Cafe |
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Gallery at Rosslyn
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1800 N. Oak Street
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Lobby |
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Glenborough Realty
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1525 Wilson Blvd.
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Lobby
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The JBG Companies
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1911 N. Ft. Myer Dr.
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Mailroom Lobby |
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The Loughlin Management Group
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1901 N. Moore Street
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Lower Lobby |
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Monday Properties
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1000 Wilson Blvd.
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Lobby |
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River Place East
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1021 Arlington Blvd.
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Lobby |
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Santa Fe Café
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1500 Wilson Blvd.
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Lobby |
The donations will be given to the Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) who will distribute the items to the homeless. A-SPAN has a wish list for the clothing drive. A-SPAN Executive Director Kathleen Sibert says, “We have found that at this time of year coats, hats, gloves, socks and sleeping bags are especially needed. In the past the Rosslyn community has helped “light up the lives” of the homeless in Arlington. We are counting on the community to fill an even greater need this year.”
Rosslyn BID Executive Director Cecilia Cassidy is excited that this effort is entering its fourth year. “Last year 1400 items were donated. This shows how Rosslyn residents, workers, and the business community can come together to help those in need,” says Cassidy.
The clothing drive ends December 4 at the LIGHT UP Rosslyn, Light Up a Life Ceremony where the Rosslyn skyline lights are turned on, signaling the beginning of the holiday season.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Monique O'Grady
Communications Director
mogrady@rosslynva.org
(703) 522-6628 ext. 14