A non-profit organization that supports mothers is collecting Halloween costumes for children.

Amie Armet, a volunteer with Mamas for Mamas, has started a Halloween costume program in Nanaimo, which collects donated Halloween costumes that, in turn, will provide a costume to any child who needs one.

Mamas for Mamas is a national charitable organization for mothers and caregivers in crisis that provides ongoing support to individuals and families struggling with poverty.

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Community members are asked to drop off costumes B次元官网网址� used but preferably in good condition B次元官网网址� at donations bins located at Vancouver Island Regional LibraryB次元官网网址檚 three Nanaimo branches. The organization is also accepting used costumes at Mamas for Mamas Karma Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 102-4535 Uplands Dr.

Armet hopes to gather a wide range of costume types and sizes in time for a special Halloween costume event Oct. 22 at VIRLB次元官网网址檚 Harbourfront Library.

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The organization is also accepting monetary donation, so it can purchase costumes. Donation tax receipts will be provided.

To learn more about the Halloween costume program and Mamas for Mamas Vancouver Island, visit the Island branch website at .

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