🧥LONGMONT, LET’S HELP LONGMONT!🧥

🎉 Celebrating 35 Years of the Winter Warmth Coat Drive!

For 35 years, the Rotary Club of Longmont has brought our community together to help keep our neighbors warm during the colder months. This fall, we’re asking Longmont to help us make our 35th Annual Winter Warmth Coat Drive a success!

🧤 WHAT CAN YOU DONATE?

We welcome new and gently used items for men, women and children of all ages and sizes:

🧥 Coats 🛏️ Blankets 🧣 Scarves 🧤 Gloves and mittens 🎩 Hats

📍 WHERE CAN YOU DONATE?

Look for collection points at participating Longmont businesses, schools, churches and community locations, including:

Local businesses: Ace Hardware, Airborne Gymnastics, BigDaddy Bagels, Brewing Market Coffee, Climbing Collective, COSTCO, Flower Bin, Gold’s Gym, High Plains Bank, IBMC, LAC Athletic Club, Meadow View Cleaners, Red Frog Coffee,

Churches: Bethlehem Lutheran, First Lutheran, Heart of Longmont Church and Longs Peak Methodist.

Schools and community locations: Silver Creek High School,  St. Vrain high schools, Gateway Montessori School, St. Vrain Community Montessori School, Longmont Senior Center and Longmont Civic Center.

đź’™ WHERE DO THE DONATIONS GO?

Our community partner, HOPE for Longmont (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement), helps ensure donated items reach people who need warmth and support during the winter.

🙏 Thank you to every resident, business, school, church and volunteer who has supported this wonderful Longmont tradition over the past 35 years.

CLUB NEWS PROGRAMS & EVENTS 

The Rotary Club of Longmont, supported by Boulder Rotary Club, has donated $8,000 to Growing Gardens to help purchase a new tractor for its Longmont farming operations, strengthening the organization’s ability to grow and distribute fresh, nutritious produce to people experiencing food insecurity.

Dr. Gene Bowles, a distinguished neurosurgeon and humanitarian, recently shared insights from his extraordinary career spanning military service, local practice, and global outreach. 

Sue Connelly presented a $3,000 grant check on behalf of the Longmont Rotary Charity Fund to Ralph Bazella of American Legion Post 32 to support the upcoming Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair on October 29. 

Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion delivered a comprehensive update on St. Vrain Valley Schools, highlighting its growth to 33,000 students, 60 schools, and over 70 specialized focus programs. 

At our recent Longmont Rotary meeting, John Ricks, Executive Director of Visit Longmont, presented an overview of the city’s growing visitor economy and strategic tourism initiatives. 

Elaine Waterman, Executive Director of the Firehouse Art Center, gave Longmont Rotary an engaging overview of the organization’s role as a creative and cultural cornerstone of the community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waterman highlighted the Firehouse’s three key areas of work: exhibitions, education and cultural events, all underpinned by a strong commitment to community.

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Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.
803 3rd Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
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Our noon meetings are in-person and a buffet meal is provided. Lunch is served at 12pm. The actual meeting starts at 12:30 and ends at 1:30 pm. We also have a Satellite group that meets in the evenings. See website for details.
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