Winter Coats Delivered to West Chester Area School District

WEST CHESTER, PA ─ Keystone Volvo delivered 300 new winter coats to the West Chester Area School District for the annual Driving Away the Cold campaign which began in 2008.

Home and School visitors are sorting through 300 coats to prepare them for distribution to economically disadvantaged students within the district.

“We consider it a privilege to collaborate with Keystone Volvo,” Patricia Alston, social district coordinator, said.

According to Alston, out of the nearly 12,000 students in the district, almost 19 percent are considered economically disadvantaged.

"Equipping our students in need with brand-new winter coats enables them to step into school, fully prepared to learn and to embrace the winter season, free from concerns about essential warmth.”

Benjamin Stein, Keystone Volvo’s general manager, said Keystone is proud to have the ability to help keep those in need in the West Chester Area School District warm.

Driving Away the Cold is coordinated by the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, based in East Norriton, Montgomery County.

Approximately 177 Greater Philadelphia auto dealers are involved in the initiative that has provided over 575,000 coats over the last 15 years.