At CLC, we believe living out the Great Commission means knowing our mission and sharing Jesus in tangible ways. Whether it’s supporting English VBS in Japan or building homes in Tijuana, we are committed to going and sending.

This year, we’re excited to launch our first-ever Garage Sale for a Cause—a fun, community-driven way to help fund our upcoming Tijuana mission trip. Specifically, we hope to raise enough to sponsor guests from CityTeam to join us in serving.

Here’s how you can help:

• Start setting aside gently used, sellable items from your home or workplace—things someone else would love to buy.
• We’ll collect donations Sept. 14, Sept. 28, and Oct. 5.
• Want to help organize or volunteer at the garage sale on the day of? Reach out to the CLC Missions Team—we’d love your help! Let’s come together, clear some space, and make a difference—one sale at a time.

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Donation Guidelines:

The goal is to raise funds and clear out useful items—not to collect things that won’t sell. To keep the sale appealing and manageable, please consider donating items that are:

• Clean and in good condition
• Useful or desirable (e.g., small furniture, kitchenware, tools, toys, books, electronics, decor)
• Seasonally appropriate (e.g. Halloween, Fall, holiday items)
• Easy to transport and display

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Preferred items

• Clothing- CLEAN and in GOOD CONDITION Jackets, sweaters, slacks, dresses, denim, bags, purses, backpacks.
  • If it’s stained, dirty, worn out, torn, smelly - don’t bring it - it won’t sell!
• New shoes only.
• Gently used household items – cookware, dishes, utensils, small kitchen appliances that still work.
• Home décor – picture frames, vases, lamps, rugs, mirrors, new candles
• Small Furniture – small, easy-to-carry pieces like side tables, chairs, and shelves.
• Kids’ items – high quality toys, clothes, books.
• Tools and garden equipment – hand tools, power tools (in working order), planters, garden décor.
• Books, DVDs, board games – especially popular titles, classics, and family-friendly picks.
• Seasonal/holiday décor – Halloween, Christmas, etc.
• Sports and outdoor gear – bikes, camping gear, fishing equipment, exercise equipment.

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Things we cannot take:

• Items that are broken, damaged, stained, or needing repair
• Outdated or broken electronics or appliances
• Used bedding, bed pillows, or towels
• Personal care items that have been opened or used
• Used undergarments, socks, or anything stained, ripped, or missing buttons
• Car seats or cribs (due to safety regulations)
• Any large furniture items unless you are willing to haul it back if it does not sell
• Take a close look at everything you are planning to donate and consider whether you or anyone you know would be willing to buy it. If not, we can’t use it!

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