Seasonal & Holidays
Spreading Warmth, One Coat at a Time
Seasonal weather prompts donations to Coat Drive.
By Linda McMillian
NORTH FULTON, GA — North Fulton Community Charities' annual Warm Coat Drive began this season facing the greatest need in recent times. Rising inflation has hit everyone in the wallet, but those closest to the poverty line are most significantly impacted by the sharply rising prices of virtually all consumer goods.
The fact is that children quickly outgrow seasonal clothing and often have to have new coats every winter establishing an ongoing need for warm outer garments.
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Local charities and civic groups supporting the cause were especially motivated this year to help our youngest neighbors stay warm this winter.
Congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fulton county and East Marietta came together to support the effort. Donation bins were added to each building in the Stake (diocese) and the word went out in each group explaining the specific needs for donations.
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Gently Worn or New Coats
Baby Sizes 0 Months to 12 Months
Toddler Sizes 2T to 4T
Children’s Sizes 4, 5 and 6
Youth Sizes 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16
Teen and Adult Sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL
Hats All Sizes, Gloves All Sizes, Scarves and Warm Socks
June Casella, spearheading the effort in the Church locally, explained, "The program is simple and easy to implement: Ask members to bring gently-used winter items that they no longer need to church, provide bins, sort and deliver coats to NFCC."
"We collected 113 warm coats plus hats, scarves and gloves. Several members contributed brand new coats and accessories", she added.
If you feel like you missed your chance to help, remember the need for clothing, food and donations at North Fulton Community Charities is ongoing. One Church member remarked, "It is never too late to help your fellow man, woman and child, (Hebrews 13:16)". For more information on how you can help financially or contribute your time please contact North Fulton Community Charities.
