Temperatures are dropping, snow is on the way. For most of us-grabbing a warm jacket to wear is as simple as opening the closet. Imagine coming to the Midwest for the first time, after leaving your home with nothing…and then having to face a Midwest freeze. Imagine having young children who have never experienced cold weather and they need warm coats. “Refugees are settling in the Midwest during our most challenging season, but we are ready to help!” says Rick Rosenfeld of Glenview Sunrise Rotary, echoed by Sandy Frum, president of the Rotary Club of Northbrook-event founder. It Takes A Village…or two or three! Rotary Club of Northbrook’s annual “Coat Off Your Back” drive is being joined this year by the Glenview Sunrise Club, Glenview Club, Deerfield Club and Two Men and A Truck to expand the reach as the need for winter wear has grown. WHO GETS OUR COAT DONATIONS: - Women and Children and Homeless – Connections for the Homeless; PADS of Lake County; Wings; North Shore Helpers;
- Veterans – The Veterans Closet;
- Refugees – Refugee One; World Relief; HIAS; ECC; Stock the Shelves; Deerfield Free Store
WE CAN ALL HELP: - Donate new or like-new Winter coats for infants, children, teens, and adults
- The Coat Off Your Back runs from November 1st through December 15th
DROP OFF DONATION SITES: [some are business hours only] - Northbrook Drops at: American Weathermakers, Ancient Tree, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Life Time Northbrook, North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook Chamber of Commerce, Northbrook Library, Northbrook United Methodist Church, Northbrook Village Hall, Orange Theory, St. Giles Episcopal Church, Sanders Cleaners, School District 28 (Northbrook Junior High, Greenbriar, Meadowbrook, Westmoor), School District 30 (Maple, Wescott), Sunset Foods, Waterways
- Glenview Drops at: Glenbrook South High School, Glenview Ice Center, Glenview Public Library, Glenview Tennis Club, Weiss Ace Hardware
- Deerfield Drops at: Deerfield Bank & Trust, Deerfield High School, Deerfield Public Library, Jewel Osco (Lake Cook/Waukegan) Patty Turner Senior Center, Sachs Recreation Center, Whole Foods
COMMUNITY EVENT COLLECTIONS: - Deerfield Winterfest on December 1 and 2
Please join Rotarians in collecting needed winter gear. All sizes and genders from adult to children will help. We can accept gently used or NEW hats, gloves, scarves. For additional locations or information, log on to RotaryNorthbrook.org. # # # |
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