THE 7thANNUAL PLANET PALMERSTON
COMMUNITY YARD SALE RETURNS!
Palmerston Blvd, from
College Street to Bloor Street
- A
portion of event proceeds benefit Habitat for
Humanity Greater Toronto Area-
On June 13th, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the
residents of Palmerston Blvd. will host their 7th annual PLANET
PALMERSTON: a community yard sale with a portion of proceeds going to Habitat
For Humanity Greater Toronto
Area.
Now a staple event in the community, this
year’s event aims to build on the success of past years when Palmerston
Boulevard came alive with yard sales, bake sales, lemonade stands, raffles,
plant sales, bbq’s, live music and a strong sense of community. To date, the
event has raised over $15,000 for Habitat for Humanity Greater
Toronto
Area.
“The intention of the day is to build
community on our own street, to invite others to
celebrate with us and together, raise money and awareness for charities working
to improve our community at large,” says one of the event’s organizers
Mackenzie Muldoon; “everybody wins!”
The
way the day works is that Palmerston Blvd. residents are invited to hold sales
of their own, and either pledge a percentage of their sales to the charity, or
make a minimum donation. ‘Habitat Headquarters’ is a giant sale, this year held
at a NEW address, 322 Palmerston Blvd (just north of College),
where anyone and everyone is invited to donate goods, and 100% of the proceeds
from this sale go to the charity. This year PARA (the Palmerston Area Residence
Association) is also getting involved, and inviting any local residents to
participate by renting a table space on Palmerston Blvd., with proceeds
of the rentals going to charity.
About Habitat for
Humanity Greater Toronto Area:
Habitat for
Humanity Greater Toronto Area is a non-profit housing organization that
mobilizes volunteers and community partners in providing affordable housing and
promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. One
hundred percent of all administrative and fundraising costs are paid for by the
operation of our ReStore locations. Habitat ReStores sell new and gently-used donated
building and household products. Every 5.5 minutes, Habitat for Humanity helps
a family improve their housing situation somewhere in the world.
Celebrate community on
the prettiest street in Toronto!
