Donate items, get parking tickets dismissed in Cedar Rapids

Park Cedar Rapids is renewing a program allowing people with downtown parking tickets to donate items for the needy instead of paying their fines.

During the Forget the Fine Citation Forgiveness Event, which goes until Dec. 21, Park CR will dismiss citations up to $100 per donation in exchange for donated items of equivalent value. For example, four large bath towels = $25 parking ticket.

People may bring new items to the Park CR Office, at 349 Fourth Ave. SE, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Park CR will donate all items to Waypoint Services or the Willis Dady Emergency Shelter.

Items that can be purchased include the following:

$10 fine

64ct Baby Wipes & 18ct Diapers (All Sizes)

6pk Toilet Paper & 2pk Paper Towels

Winter Hat & Gloves

Small Blanket

28oz Body Wash & 25oz Dish Soap

2oz Deodorant, 12oz Shampoo & Conditioner

24ct Tylenol (2)

16oz Rubbing Alcohol (2) & 75ct Disinfecting Wipes

$15 Fine

Baby Clothes

2pk Washcloths & 10 Pairs of Socks (All Sizes)

75oz Detergent & 24oz Pine-Sol Cleaner

Bedding Sheet Set (All Sizes)

Broom & Air Fresheners (2)

18oz Lotion & 10pk Hand Warmers

6pk Paper Towels & 55ct Facial Tissues (2)

Female Care Products

30ct Cough Drops (4) & 4oz Cold Medicine (2)

24ct Toilet Paper

$25 Fine

Grocery Store Gift Card (Equal to $20 or More)

2pk Baby Bottles & 12oz Formula

Large Pillows (4)

Large Blanket

Diaper Bag

Large Bath Towels (4)

$100 Fine

Grocery Store Gift Card (Equal to $90 or more)

Bedding Sets (All Sizes)

Stroller

Pots and Pans Set

31-Day Bus Passes (2)

12oz Baby Formula (5)

For more information about ticket forgiveness program, please call (319) 365-7275 or email contactus@parkcedarrapids.com.