‘Tis the season of giving, and a “giving machine” is back in Philadelphia for the second year in a row.
The Illuminate the world that gives machines are back for a second year in the Philadelphia Fashion District.
The ‘giving machines’ are popular machines that work in reverse, giving you the chance to donate a variety of much-needed items to local and global charities. Donation items range in price from $5 to $500.
This year, donations will go to six charities, including Philabundance, Interfaith Philabundance/Zones of Peace, Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, Ministry of Caring, Days for Girls and Mentors International.
On Friday, November 22 at 6 p.m., Light the World Giving Machines will host Eagles Night with Philadelphia Eagles players Britain Covey, Tanner McKee, Laekin Vakalahi and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
The Giving Machines will remain in the Fashion District through December 4 during the mall’s regular operating hours, Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 12:00 to 18:00.
Wakisha Bailey
