Orland Library Partners With Nonprofit To Collect Blankets For Seniors

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Orland Park Public Library will join a vital social nonprofit in October, in a donation drive to support aging adults.

Orland Park Public Library will partner with Pathlights, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving older adults, for a fall blanket drive. From Oct. 1–30, the library will serve as a drop-off location to help support low-income older adults in the community who are in need of warmth this fall and winter.

Donations of new blankets (in their original packaging) can be dropped off at the library during open hours, throughout the month of October.

"Your contribution will make a significant difference for older adults who are struggling to make ends meet," library officials said in a release.

The Orland Park Public Library is located at 14921 Ravinia Ave. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to the library, other community partners participating in this drive include local banks, businesses, and libraries:

• Pathlights, main office: 7808 W. College Drive, Palos Heights 60453
• Hoyne Savings Bank: 1113 S. Harlem Ave., Worth 60453
• Republic Bank: 8420 W. 171st St., Tinley Park 60487
• Lemont Library: 50 E. Wend St., Lemont 60439
• Oak Lawn Public Library: 9427 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn 60453
• Orland Park Library: 14921 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park 60462
• Sassy Girl Chalet Marketplace: 7224 W. College Dr., Palos Heights 60463

For more information about the Blanket Drive or to learn more about how Pathlights services can benefit you or your loved ones, call Pathlights at (708) 361-0219 or visit www.pathlights.org.

About Pathlights

Since 1975, Pathlights has been dedicated to guiding adults 60 years of age and over, adults with disabilities, their caregivers, families, and friends along their best path to aging.