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To commemorate Charity Newsies’ 110th “Annual Paper Sale,” drive and to commend the organization for over a century of exceptional fundraising, for children throughout Franklin County
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WHEREAS, Over a century ago the inception of Charity Newsies began, after a young destitute boy stood on the corner of Broad and High in Columbus, OH; and
WHEREAS, Every year on the second Saturday of December, Charity Newsies take to the streets in order to sell a special edition of the newspaper for any amount people are willing to give. One hundred percent of those funds, every single penny, goes towards the purchase of new clothing for children in need; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, $1.1 million dollars was raised by Charity Newsies and in the 2016-2017 school year, Charity Newsies helped clothed over 13,000 children; and
WHEREAS, Charity Newsies volunteers will hit the streets of Franklin County on December 9th, for the 110th year seeking donations to help fulfill its mission that no child shall be kept from school for lack of adequate clothing; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby congratulate Charity Newsies on 110 years of exceptional fundraising and contributions to the City of Columbus.