On Saturday, June 4, Cross Border Partners provided the Heritage Lions with a truck to collect any items left over from the many Hoagland garage sales. Area garage sellers were very generous and donated enough material to fill the CBP truck top to bottom and front to back. Cross Border Partners will distribute these items to needy people referred to them by over 20 local social service agencies in Allen County.
Cross Border Partners is a 501(c)3 non-profit Christian organization that accepts donations of anything but food, and redistributes those items to the needy. They also offer items for sale to the public. After paying operating expenses, any extra funds are used to purchase necessities voucher clients may require.
They are located in a 15,000 sq. ft. warehouse on Newaygo Road and are open at 9:00 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Voucher clients must be there no later than 3:00 PM to shop. They close to the public at 4 PM. Donations can be picked up on request and deliveries are made within a 15-mile radius. Their staff includes two paid part-time clerical employees. All other personnel are dedicated volunteers, mostly seniors. If you wish to donate to Cross Borders Partners, call 260-484-8580.
