Operation Wildcat

Sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1367090 or ttsu.me/crmabz

OW has scheduled cleanup days January-March in its space in the MMS basement to work on all the clothing donations. Adults and children 12 years and older (they do not need an adult to stay with them) are welcome! There is no heat nor a/c in the room so please dress accordingly. We will meet in the lobby of MMS before heading down the room. Please contact Meghan Brown, pmbrown2@msn.com or Melissa Herbein, 717-580-5898, melissaherbein@gmail.com with any questions.

Project Glam Prom Open Houses

WHAT: Your First Stop Before You Shop!

WHEN: Sunday February 16 1-3pm, Sunday March 23 1-3pm, Sunday March 30 4-6pm

WHERE: MMS 1750 South Market Street

WHO: OPEN TO ALL MASD STUDENTS WHO NEED ATTIRE FOR PROM

QUESTIONS: contact Amy, Suzan or Taylor at ProjectGlamOW@gmail.com

With cold weather here we have an immediate need for gently used coats and snow pants in all sizes; boys, girls, women’s, and men’s.

Please only donate new or slightly used clothing; do not donate any torn or stained clothing. We want clothing your children have outgrown, not outworn . Note: we accept only NEW socks and NEW underwear. To help us with sorting donations, please mark the bag on the outside. If possible, please leave donations at MMS.

• PJ sets: All sizes. Boys Girls Men's and Women's
• Boys size 7/8 8/10 Clothing
• Sneakers: all sizes but in particular Boys sneakers size 1 2 3, Girls sneakers 1 2 3
• Women's Juniors Winter clothing: Small and Medium sizes

• Sports Bras - all sizes
• Underwear - all sizes

Thank you to all who donated back to school items throughout the summer at various sites and businesses. Even though our back to school drive is over, OW will gladly accept donations year round at district buildings, preferably MMS. Thank you for all your support!

What Items are Still Needed?

Back to School Supplies (new): backpacks for high schoolers, earbuds, folders, notebooks (wide ruled) and notebook paper (wide ruled)

Calculators (new or gently used): Texas Instrument 34 & 83 models

Personal Items (new): Brushes, Chapstick, Conditioner, Deodorant, Shampoo, Shaving cream, Soap, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Underwear

Gift cards to Giant, Grocery Outlet, Wal-Mart and Target can also be donated.

Gift cards can be mailed to or dropped off at the district office c/o “Operation Wildcat”, MASD, 600 South Norway Street, Mechanicsburg PA 17055.

If you have a child in MASD and need help with back-to-school items, etc., please contact your child’s school counselor or nurse. All requests are kept confidential.

For more information on or to get involved in Operation Wildcat, please visit our website www.operationwildcat.org, our Facebook page or contact Leslie Collins, operationwildcatmasd@gmail.com

Project Books is looking for books with more diversity and ESL books. Graphic novels are also a big request, primarily from the 4th-5th grade level teachers. These books will be used to supplement classroom libraries. If you have any of these books, they can left in the OW bin at MMS (preferably), OW bin at any district building or contact the project chair Holly Anderson hrfrock@yahoo.com to make arrangements.

Tall dressers in GOOD condition - not in need of repair/refinish (send picture please). Items must be in good condition. If you have any of these items to donate, please contact Maureen at 717-773-1988, mmross4@comcast.net. Thank you for helping our families!

Over the years Project Furniture has delivered beds and furniture to hundreds of families in the District. We have a great core group of volunteers who give of their time to pick up donated items and deliver furniture to families in need.

We need to expand our list of volunteers and are looking for help to assist with:

• Picking up donated items from in and around the District using the Operation Wildcat 15 ft. box truck. All donated items are either in the garage or will be outside for pick up.
• Delivering beds/furniture to families in the District. All deliveries are ‘to the door’ as OW no longer goes into homes (for liability reasons).

Days and times of pick-ups and deliveries are flexible and based around the volunteers schedules. If you have a couple of hours to spare each month we can really use the help to continue our mission to help families in need.

If you would like to volunteer or would like more details call/text/email:

-Kaleb Dissinger- t34foru@yahoo.com

-Maureen Ross -717-773-1988/mmross4@comcast.net

It's not spring yet : ), but OW is in desperate need of the following underwear sizes. We accept only NEW underwear. To help us with sorting donations, please mark the bag on the outside. If possible, please leave donations at MMS.

Boys 8/10, 10/12, 14/16, 16/18

Girls 5, 6, 8, 10

Juniors 5, 6, 7 lowrise, bikini and boyshort style

Mens S, M, L, XL

Now that the holidays are over its time to clean out for a fresh start to the new year! The OW warehouse is open and accepting donations Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 PM (weather permitting).

⚠️ NOTE: If you wish to donate furniture please email or text pictures FIRST to Maureen at 717-773-1988 to be sure they are items our families can use and that we have room for them.

🚨 Please NO DUMPING.

✅ If you have a question about what we do or do not take, you can check the OW website -

🌐 https://www.operationwildcat.org/project-yardsale-n-more

Sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1353817/warehouse-help-february-june-2024

If we are going to continue holding the Yard Sale, we need help year round. It takes many hands to receive donations, organize, sort, price and skid the donations. All that the volunteer needs to do is accept donations at the warehouse. Instructions on what OW takes and where to place the donations will be posted at the warehouse, as will contact information for any questions. Students are welcomed! NOTE: In case of inclement weather the warehouse will be closed. Warehouse is located at 507 N. York Street, Mechanicsburg, 17055. Turn on to Pleasant View Drive - 1st left into parking lot to Dock Door 1.

Questions – call or email Maureen at 717-773-1988. The twice-yearly Yard Sales are OW’s only fundraiser – it can only continue with your help.

Address: 507 N York Street, Mechanicsburg 17055. Turn on to Pleasant View Drive. Make 1st left into parking lot- stay straight to dock door 1. Skids will be in the area of dock door #1. Donations are on a "no contact" basis with all boxes and containers being placed on the skids outside the warehouse. OW Warehouse is open most Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm

At the present time(due to all the donations received and lack of space) we are NOT taking:

Clothing
artificial Christmas trees (contact Project Tannenbaum chair Patti Herring familyzeke@verizon.net to make arrangements)
canister vacuums/ floor steamers/cleaners

dehumidifiers

electrical fixtures that need to be installed (i.e. ceiling/wall lighting, ceiling fans)

exercise equipment
Glassware - cups/mugs- vases

Grills

Used Pillows (bed or decorative)

Skis/ski equipment
Stuffed animals

textbooks

old tv sets/old stereo equipment
VHS Tapes
and items that have seen their day and need to be disposed of!

If you have Furniture to donate please text or email pictures AHEAD OF TIME to mmross4@comcast.net, 717-773-1988, to ensure we have room at the warehouse and they are items needed/requested by our families.

A tax receipt if available for all donations.

If you have a question on whether or not we can take an item - contact Maureen at 717-773-1988, mmross4@comcast.net

PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF DONATIONS WHEN THE OW WAREHOUSE IS NOT OPEN!

Thank you very, very much to all the volunteers and community members who supported Project Gift Box! With the wonderful generosity of the community, we were able to provide 162 families with gift cards that totaled 380 cards! Families also received school supplies, warm clothing items, coats, books, and toothbrushes. We truly appreciate all of our community donors and volunteers, especially when supporting families during the holidays. ~Raina and Ann Marie

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the most amazing team of volunteers! Tannenbaum Distribution Night could never happen without each one of the adult volunteers and the team of student volunteers! Project Tannenbaum provided artificial trees, live tree certificates, ornaments, lights, stockings, tree toppers, tree skirts, wreaths, and so much more to 54 families!

At January's Great Tree Drop Off, Project Tannenbaum collected 11 trees, lights, ornaments and garland. Thank you to all donated items!

Patti Herring will be stepping away from her role as Project Tannenbaum chair after December 2025’s distribution night. She has been co-chair or chair of this project for 15 years and would love to have someone volunteer to shadow her in 2025 and take over the chair position in 2026! Please contact her at familyzeke@verizon.net if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity!

Sharing some exciting news about Project Legacy's remarkable success this past year. We're thrilled to report that we exceeded our goals, providing holiday support to 17 families within the district, ensuring their wishes and needs were met. This wouldn't have been possible without the generosity and collaboration of so many wonderful people and organizations.

Beyond providing holiday gifts, we were also able to supply each family with at least a dozen fresh eggs, thanks to the incredibly generous sponsorship of Hillandale Farms in Gettysburg. This added layer of support truly made a difference in providing these families with a more complete and wholesome holiday experience.

Our success is a testament to the incredible support of our community. We are deeply grateful for the contributions of over 30 donors, encompassing individuals, businesses, churches, and various organizations. Your partnership is invaluable, and Project Legacy simply wouldn't be able to fulfill its mission without your unwavering generosity.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the school counselors and the Operation Wildcat volunteers for their tireless dedication in identifying the needs of each family and ensuring that every request was carefully considered and met.

A special thank you to the following sponsors:

* Belinda Crobak

* Patterson Family

* DeLauter Family

* Girl Scout Troop #20506

* Ali Weiand

* Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department

* Susquehanna Valley Federal Credit Union

* The Oyler Family

* KCI Technologies, Inc.

* Insurance Agents & Brokers (IA&B)

* Schneider

* Alexis and Matthew Miloszewski

* MASH Student Council

* Rite Aid Corporate Pharmacy Teams

* Mechanicsburg Community Church

* Upper Allen Township Fire Department

* Pebbles Family

* The Wagaman Familyo

* Duncan-Nulph Hearing Associates

* Yohe Family

* Janel Gleeson

* Amy Teeter

* Manotti Family

* Loper Family

* Gulden Family

* Hillandale Farms, Gettysburg

* Upper Allen Kiwanis

(Several other generous donors chose to remain anonymous, and their contributions are equally appreciated.)

From The Project Legacy Chairpersons, Jessica Green & Jaclyn Gingrich

Our schools have a food program in which they provide food for kids to take home over the weekend. The program fills backpacks with food and then distributes the food from MMS and KA to the various elementary schools. Help is needed this school year on Thursdays during the day to transport the filled backpacks to the various schools. It interested, please contact Paul Bigham, pbigham@mbgsd.org .

Meetings of the Mechanicsburg Area School District Board of Directors are NOW recorded and livestreamed for transparency and increased public access. The livestream, along with recordings from previously held meetings, can be found at this link. https://www.youtube.com/@masdschoolboard