The Ladies Auxiliary of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company has one fundraiser underway and another approaching that will help readers clean out items from their homes.

Through October 31, the auxiliary is doing a collection through Helpsy, the company with an environmental mission “to radically change the way people think about recycling clothing,” linens, and other reusable items.

Readers are invited to visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center at 127 South Main Street with donations for the collection. For re-wear, reuse, and recycling, Helpsy accepts the following items in any condition for all ages and genders provided they are clean, dry, and odorless. Everything should be kept dry in a closed, plastic bag.

Footwear: shoes, heels, flats, sandals, flip flops, boots (all varieties), sneakers, cleats, and slippers;

Clothing: tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops), sweaters, sweatshirts, dresses, outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers), bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts), suits, pajamas, intimates (slips, bras, underwear, socks), and baby clothing;

Accessories: hats, bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes), belts, gloves, ties, scarves, bathrobes, and jewelry;

Linens: sheets/pillowcases, blankets, comforters, curtains/drapes, aprons, dish cloths, cloth napkins, table linens, and quilts; and

Other items including luggage, sports jerseys, and stuffed animals.

The donation center in Newtown is open weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Organizers ask that anything being donated to assist the Sandy Hook Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser be marked as such. The auxiliary will receive funds based on the total pounds of donations.

Paper Shredding Event

In addition to dropping off Helpsy items at the donations center, readers can visit the Sandy Hook VFR main station, 18-20 Riverside Road, on Saturday, October 7, between 9 am and noon.

That morning, members of the auxiliary will be accepting donations for the fundraiser.

They will also be conducting a paper shredding event.

Cost is $10 for each banker’s size box, an additional $5 for larger boxes, and volunteers will be on hand to assist those who would like help unloading boxes from their vehicles.

Both events will be centered around the pavilion in the rear parking lot.

For additional information on either event contact the auxiliary at SandyHookLadiesAuxiliary@hotmail.com or find them on Facebook (SandyHookLadiesAux).