Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected]
With winter right around the corner, what better way to get rid of those winter clothes that you don鈥檛 use any more than to donate them?
For the fourth year running, Community Outreach Services with the Municipality of Jasper has partnered with Lol毛 Jasper to run the Coat Rescue Program, which originated from Lol毛 Jasper鈥檚 coat recycling program.
鈥淲e are looking for donations of winter apparel,鈥� said outreach worker Nichole Cambridge in an email.
鈥淚f you have any over-stock of items, or gear from previous seasons that you鈥檙e interested in donating, we will happily accept any items.鈥�
Donors can bring a lightly used winter coat to Lol毛 Jasper and receive a $50 gift card toward a new Lol毛 coat.
Cambridge added how the program tied in nicely with Santas Anonymous.
Lol毛 will only accept coat donations, and Community Outreach Services will take coat donations as well as all other lightly used winter items such as boots, gloves and toques, but they are especially in need of kids鈥� gear.
鈥淭hen we have clothing for families or individuals that may need some help keeping warm in the winter, as this is a common need in Jasper when it gets cold,鈥� Cambridge said.
Donations can be made from October to December.
For anyone who would like to donate they can call Nichole Cambridge at 780-852-6542 or call the general line at 780-852-2100.
Donated winter gear is available at Community Outreach Services.
