Fundraiser can help declutter your home for spring

Finally, the snow has melted, birds are singing, and bright, cheerful daffodils are peeking out of the ground. Sweet, sweet spring has sprung in the West Shore. Hallelujah!

Does your house still feel like it’s stuck in winter? Village Project has a solution that can make both your home and heart lighter for springtime. This local organization is seeking donations of toys, sports equipment, kitchenware, games and furniture to be sold at its Garage Sale on Saturday, May 10.

It’s a win-win situation – you free up space in your kids’ bedrooms, closets, kitchen cabinets, basement, garage and other storage areas, and in turn, Village Project raises funds to continue their mission of providing nourishing meals and other services to our neighbors experiencing cancer.

Village Project will be accepting donated clean, household items (NO CLOTHING, PLEASE) at their facility at 27378 W. Oviatt in Bay Village on Saturday, May 3, through Wednesday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Donations must be marked with a suggested sale price at the time of drop-off. Tax receipts will be provided for all donations.

All proceeds from the Garage Sale on May 10 will benefit Village Project. More information about this organization which serves families in Bay Village, Rocky River and Avon Lake can be found on ourvillageproject.com or by calling 440-348-9401. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the Garage Sale should email info@ourvillageproject.com.

Give your spring cleaning extra meaning this year by donating your no-longer-needed household items to a very worthwhile cause. And if you know someone who just loves a good garage sale, be sure and share the Village Project Garage Sale date of Saturday, May 10. Happy spring!