The Charity Newsies Mission

Our mission is that no child be kept out of school for lack of adequate clothing. Newsies completes that mission by purchasing new apparel and distributing it free of charge to school children in Franklin County, Ohio.

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Charity Newsies 2010 Calendar

2009 Gala & Auction Raises $361,376.00!

103rd Paper Sale On Saturday December 12th Raised $452,569.00!

Dr Gene T. Harris

Newsie Past President Tom Oleksa accepts a check from Superintendent Dr. Gene T. Harris during a surprise visit to Newsie Headquarters to drop off donations from her and her staff at Columbus City Schools!


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Charity Newsies Operations 2010-11 School Year

Charity Newsies will begin taking applications for the 2010-11 school year on Tuesday September 7th. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. We will begin evening hours for applications only, Mondays and Wednesdays starting Monday September 13th. Evening hours will be 5:30 - 8:00 PM. In addition, we will be taking applications at designated library branches on Saturday Mornings.

Charity Newsies provides school clothing to children that live in Franklin County and attend school, grades K - 12. Only the parents or legal guardian of the children can make application for assistance. Parent or guardian must bring a photo ID, Social Security Card or Taxpayer ID for you and Social Security Card or Health ID for the children. In addition, you must bring proof of any income or government assistance you are receiving (SSI, Food Stamps, etc.). Also, for any child age 5 or entering Kindergarten and any child age 16 and older, parent or guardian must bring a school letter verifying enrollment.

Charity Newsies Library Outreach Program

The Charity Newsies in partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library will once again be taking applications at local Library Branches as part of our On The Road Program.


Click Here for our schedule and list of local Libraries we will visit (PDF)

2009 Paper Sale Drive

See the pictures from the 2009 Paper Sale Driveand other Newsie Events

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Quick Contact Information

Charity Newsies
4300 Indianola Ave.
Columbus, OH 43214

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Phone: (614) 263-4300
Fax: (614) 262-8810

Headquarters Manager, Mike Miller, mmiller@charitynewsies.com


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Last update: 7/14/2010