The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project (HCPP) is collecting 500 new or gently used costumes for children in shelters around the city.
“Wearing a costume to school parties and trick-or-treating is an important part of childhood,” said Lana Tilley, program and operations manager for HCPP.
Costumes are needed for toddlers through 10 years old. Scary masks, weapons or violent costumes will not be accepted.
Donations can be delivered to 1525 Newton Street NW between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. by Monday, Oct. 15.
Donations will also be collected Sunday, Oct. 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 1437 15th Street NW.
Before stopping by, please e-mail [email protected] or call 202- 329-4481.
HCPP reaches more than 700 children each year in six different shelters around D.C. The group provides weekly activities, healthy snacks and opportunities to play and learn for children at emergency shelters and transitional housing sites. HCPP will be hosting Halloween parties for the children and families through the end of October.
To learn more, visit playtimeproject.net
