The Green Mountain Returned Peace Corps Volunteers are holding their 24th annual bike and sewing machine collection for Pedals for Progress.

Items gathering dust in your closet or garage will help struggling families in communities around the world build a more secure life.

Bring your bike or sewing machine, plus $15 per item to help with international shipping costs, to: Friday, September 23, 3 pm to 7 pm. National Life, Montpelier Saturday, September 24, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Burton factory, Queen City Park Road, Burlington We are still looking for volunteers to help out on those days.

For questions, to volunteer, or to donate, email P4Pvermont@gmail.com, visit us on Facebook @P4P