Benefit sale seeks donations to help the homeless

Planning is under way for the sixth annual Ellen's Excellent Sale to benefit Lazarus House.

Join 15-year old Ellen Wildman by turning your extra stuff into cash for Lazarus House.

Last year, the Geneva garage sale benefit raised $8,000 in just two days.

Ellen and family are seeking donations of furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, home décor, toys, books and tools.

They cannot accept clothes or computer equipment.

All donations are tax deductible.

The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at 1110 Union St., Geneva. Donations will be accepted starting Monday, Aug. 3.

Call Ellen at (630) 418-7816 or Amy at (630) 414-7816 for more information or donation drop-off times.

Proceeds will provide much-needed operating funds to Lazarus House, a year round shelter serving men, women and children who are homeless and connected to the Tri-Cities and western rural Kane County.

Lazarus House also provides grant-funded financial assistance to households at risk of homelessness.