Last Week To Give A Kid A Coat

With just one week left in this year’s campaign, Give A Kid A Coat has collected 16,653 coats to date.  “I am glad to see the response is going well this year for the campaign,” said Fox 8’s Chief Meteorologist Van Denton.  “All indications that we have seen, point to a colder than normal winter.  That combined with a weak economy means we need coats more than ever this year.” 

              “The weekly publishing of a number is just our way of telling folks how many people are being helped,” said Chris Edwards, President of A Cleaner World.  “Our goal is simple.  We want The Salvation Army to give a coat to every person that needs one.  I understand from The Salvation Army that we are running short of children’s coats.  Will you please check your closets to see if you can help a family in need?” 

              Coat donations can be made at any A Cleaner World location where they will be cleaned, repaired, and sent to Salvation Army distribution points.  Families in need of coats should check with their nearest Salvation Army for distribution information as times and locations vary by city. 

              In addition, folks who want to help but who may not have a coat to donate, may make a monetary donation at any High Point Bank for Give A Kid A Coat. All donations will be given to The Salvation Army to purchase coats. 

              The 2009 Give A Kid A Coat campaign concludes Saturday, November 28, 2009.  Give A Kid A Coat is sponsored by A Cleaner World, The Salvation Army, Fox8/WGHP, and 1075KZL.  For additional information, please call Chris Edwards at 336-841-4188.