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Go Brent Team’s 3rd Annual Winter Clothing Drive!

Go Brent Team is kicking off our 3rd annual winter clothing drive. Over the past two years with your help, we’ve collected thousands of winter items including new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and boots. These items are delivered to the Montgomery County’s Down County Consortium’s Linkages to Learning programs and A Wider Circle.

A Wider Circle and Linkages to Learning can accept items ranging from infant to adult sizes, as both programs offer services to the entire family.

Please help us help our neighbors in need. If you have new or gently used items, message us on Facebook, send an email to Beth, or visit our GBT website.  You can leave items on your doorstep and we will swing by to pick up. We plan to collect now through January, so just let us know when you have a bag ready!

Go Brent Team Winter Clothing Drive

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It was amazing how warm it was yesterday — it was downright balmy. Well that warmth was certainly gone today. This cold and rainy day was a reminder of last year’s dreary winter, which was the impetus for Go Brent Team’s winter clothing drive. We kicked off our annual drive last month and it’s well underway. We’ve already dropped off dozens of coats, hats, boots and more. Our recipients are A Wider Circle and MCPS Linkages to Learning programs at Pine Crest/Montgomery Knolls ES, Broad Acres ES and Silver Spring International MS.

We are still collecting gently used or new winter items. If you have items to donate, message us on Facebook or send us an email. You can leave items on your doorstep and one of our team members will swing by to pick up! Since both A Wider Circle and Linkages to Learning support the entire family, we can accept any winter items ranging from infant to adult sizes.

We’ll continue collecting donations through January in an effort to keep our neighbors warm!

Go Brent Team Winter Coat/Clothing Drive

Last year Go Brent Team collected hundreds of winter items including new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves and boots. All of the items were delivered to Downcounty Consortium schools’ Linkages to Learning programs and A Wider Circle.

We are kicking off our annual drive this week and would like your help. How?Gather gently used or new items; message us on Facebook or send us an email. You can leave items on your doorstep and one of our team members will swing by to pick up! Since both A Wider Circle and Linkages to Learning support the entire family, we can accept any winter items ranging from infant to adult sizes. Last year we also collected $500 in donations and purchased hat and glove sets for elementary school kids. If you prefer to make a donation, send us a message and we’ll coordinate pick up. We’ll continue collecting items and donations through January.

The Farmer’s Almanac is calling for a colder, wetter winter so let’s band together and keep our neighbors warm!

Help Go Brent Team Spring into Action with A Wider Circle

Can you help Go Brent Team spring into action? We are a proud supporter of Silver Spring based charity A Wider Circle, which has furnished the homes of 19,236 families to date. In addition to furnishing homes, A Wider Circle provides top-notch adult education classes, comprehensive job support, and basic essential items to its clients.

We are hoping we can count on your support to help stock A Wider Circle with basic essential items. We’ll be collecting donations through May. Send an email to Beth@GoBrentTeam.com and we’ll arrange to swing by and pick up your donation. We’ll be collecting items for the next two weeks or if you prefer, you can drop you off donations directly at A Wider Circle – 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Donated items should be in new and unopened condition. Thank you for helping us to serve our community!

Non-Perishable Food

  • Whole Grain Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Brown Rice
  • Low-sodium Canned Beans, Vegetables
  • Low-sodium Vegetable Soup
  • Dried Beans and Lentils
  • Low-sugar Oatmeal

Personal Care Items

  • Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Shampoo
  • Wet Wipes
  • Toilet Paper
  • Tissues

Non-Toxic Cleaning Supplies

  • Dish Soap
  • Sponges
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Cleaning Sprays
  • Toilet Cleaner
  • Mops & Brooms
  • Cleaning Brushes

Baby Items

  • Nail Clippers
  • Thermometer
  • Diaper Rash Ointment
  • Diapers and Baby Wipes
  • Baby Shampoo
  • 4oz or 8oz Bottles
  • Child Proof Plates, Spoons & Sippy Cups
  • Baby Onesies, Bibs, Hats & Socks
  • Baby Bath Tub
  • Hooded Bath Towel
  • Diaper Bag
  • Baby Carrier
  • Infant or Toddler Car Seat
  • Baby Swing or Bouncy Seat
  • Crib or Pack N Play Sheets
  • Baby Blanket
  • Safety Gate
  • Baby Monitor
  • Baby Books/Toys

Learn more about A Wider Circle and its founder Mark Bergel, who was recently named a 2014 CNN Hero. A Wider Circle is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization.