City of Columbus - File #: 0318X-2017

• File #: 0318X-2017
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/21/2017
• In control: Page
• On agenda: 12/4/2017
• Final action: 12/7/2017
• Title: 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
• Sponsors: Jaiza Page, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/7/2017	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/6/2017	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/4/2017	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/4/2017	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

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

Body

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 9^th, 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.