Coats for Kids campaign has kicked off once again.
The coat drive – now in its 19th year – supports the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, which aims to help provide a brighter Christmas for families in need.
The campaign collects warm clothes – coats, scarves, gloves and blankets – as well as new unwrapped toys and gifts for children, teenagers and adults. Hoodies, for “hard-to-buy-for teens” are also needed, said GVHBA chair Ron Rapp.
“We want to make sure we have everyone covered,” he said.
In addition to the GVHBA office (Suite 1003-7495 132 St. in Surrey), 45 member companies at 61 locations throughout the Lower Mainland will serve as coat drop-off sites until to Dec. 4.
Drop-off locations in South Surrey and Cloverdale include DVL Homes (16363 36A Ave.); Foster Parker Brokers (17679 57 Ave.); Hazelmere Fireplace and Mantel (1-5422 176 St.); Kooney Homes Ltd/Zenterra Developments (216-2630 Croydon Dr.); MPB Construction (62-15515 24 Ave.); Shell Busey’s HouseSmart (7-2320 King George Blvd.); Trail Appliances (7650 King George Blvd.), Surrey Leader (200-5450 152 St.) and BC Classifieds (102-5460 152 St.)
