There are many charitable organizations that collect used clothing, but Narenj Tree is unique. Based in Norristown, PA, and founded in November 2014 to assist refugees, Narenj Tree Foundation currently focuses on helping Syrian refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan. Do you have clothing you no longer need or wear? Narenj Tree is looking for clothing for men, women and children; shoes, sneakers and boots; and blankets and linens. You can also donate nonperishable food items, such as powdered milk, rice and dry beans. Donations are accepted every Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon at their donation center, 101 Schuylkill Ave., Unit 2, Norristown. You can also drop off donations anytime at Al Aqsa Islamic Academy, 1501 Germantown Ave. (corner of Jefferson), in North Philadelphia. (Place them in the bin in the parking lot.)

For more info, and a full list of acceptable items, visit www.narenjtree.org.

Philadelphian, Spare That Tree!

Trees placed at the curb go into the landfill. Take your old Tannenbaum to TreeCycling 2017 instead! We’ll be collecting them on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Sunset Avenue entrance of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. The money raised ($10 per tree) goes toward GRinCH’s Green Warrior Student program and the Environment Committee’s Community Grant fund.