Attic Youth Center scores at sports bar

Boxers is helping Attic youth with much-needed winter-clothing accessories this month. The year-old sports bar has installed a collection box on the main floor for donations of new, adult-sized winter hats, gloves and scarves, which will be presented to The Attic the weekend before Christmas. Adult sizes are requested because the youth are almost all in their late teens to mid-20s.

Attic staff says that coats are the one item that nearly all youth have or can get, but the insulating accessories for the hands, neck and head are another matter. The Attic is also a donation drop-off point and all collected clothing items will be distributed during the week leading into Christmas.   

Jay Nieves, assistant manager at Boxers PHL, said the business had been looking for ideas for a holiday event to benefit a nonprofit when The Attic idea was proposed.

“We like to give back to the community,” Nieves said. “And The Attic is a great organization.”

He said patrons will benefit as well.

“Every time someone donates an item, we will discount their entire bill 10 percent for that visit,” said Nieves. “That’s 10 percent off all drinks, pizza, sandwiches, everything. And there’s no restrictions on how many items can be brought in over the two weeks.”

The collection process will culminate with a party and fundraiser on Dec. 18 where, in addition to the donation discount, 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold and there will be special surprises during the evening. And look for some holiday-themed clothing on the staff at the party.

Winter-clothing accessories donations can be made at Boxers, 1233 Walnut St., and The Attic Youth Center, 255 S. 16th St. 

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