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Annual SBU Move Out off this year, but students can still donate locally
The annual ΒιΆΉΣ³» Move Out Sale will not be held this year, but students are still encouraged to donate items they choose not to take home to local donation centers.
βThe university calendar is just quirky this year, and doesnβt allow us enough time to properly set up, conduct the sale, and tear it back down,β said Alice Miller Nation, director of University Ministries.
βThe limited time between Commencement, which is a week later than normal, and the annual Alumni Reunion presents a challenge too difficult to overcome. We considered holding it after Reunion, but we just couldnβt get enough students back in June to assist with the effort because too many will have already started their summer jobs.β
However, students can still make a difference by donating their unwanted items to one of three local agencies. Students are asked to abide by the items these organizations are able to accept, highlighted below.
The Bridge Thrift Store
93 E. Main St.., Allegany (located at ΒιΆΉΣ³» Parish, Allegany)
716-271-1516
Open: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (arrive by 2:30 pm with donations)
- Will accept: clean and ready to sell household items, clothing.
- Will not accept: furniture, computer items.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
441 N. Union St., Olean
716-373-0815
Open: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
- Will accept: clothing, household items.
- Will not accept: computers or computer accessories, beds, books.
Goodwill Donation Center
3121 W. State St., Olean
Open: Sunday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Will accept: clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, handbags, luggage, household goods. Must be clean and in good condition.
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ΒιΆΉΣ³» the University: The nationβs first Franciscan university, ΒιΆΉΣ³» is a community committed to transforming the lives of its students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a commitment to academic excellence and lifelong civic engagement. Out of 167 regional universities in the North, ΒιΆΉΣ³» was ranked #6 for value and #14 for innovation by U.S. News and World Report (2024).