St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky and St. Vincent de Paul Cincinnati are joining forces to help neighbors in need during the 24th annual Winter Coat Drive – and they are asking the community for help.
The community can donate coats and winter clothing at all St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store locations in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati – or at SVdP NKY Winter Coat Collection Bins at various locations – through January 17.
“Being able to stay warm is a necessity. We are encouraging people in the community to organize their own coat drives, at their place of employment, school, or with their sports team or other community group to help meet this rising need,” says Karen Zengel, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky.
Last year, thanks to over 100 schools, churches, businesses and other groups, SVDP distributed over 4,000 coats to neighbors without a coat – and the need is expected to be even greater this year. Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has been a longtime supporter of the annual coat drive…