From Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
Press release:
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries will be collecting winter outerwear for the homeless and others in need September 1st through September 30th. New and gently used winter coats and heavy winter mittens, gloves, and hats can be donated at any of the eleven collection points. All coats will be cleaned by event sponsor, Swannanoa Cleaners and given away to those in need at the “Coats for the Cold” giveaway on Saturday, October 17th at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries in downtown Asheville.
Donation Collection Points
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries……………. 225 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
Rescue Mission Thrift Stores……………………… 624 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
…………………………………………………… 901 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, NC 28715
…………………………………………………………….. 1078 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Swannanoa Cleaners………………………………….. 165 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28802
…………………………………………………………… 1356 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
………………………………………………………… 712 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
………………………………………………………………. 916 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805
………………………………………………………….. South Forest Center, Asheville, NC 28803
……………………………………………… 4 Olde Eastwood Village Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803
………………………………………………………. 2270 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704
Coat Giveaway – October 17th
From 9:00 – 11:00 am on October 17th, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries will host the 12th Annual “Coats for the Cold” giveaway at the ministry on 225 Patton Avenue (downtown Asheville). Men, women and children in need of a winter coat, hat, scarf, mittens and/or gloves are welcome to come and receive.
Event Sponsors
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries – collection and event location
Rescue Mission Thrift Stores – collection location
Swannanoa Cleaners – collection location and coat dry cleaning service provider
Event Purpose
“Coats for the Cold” was born out of need. The winter weather in our area brings thousands of requests from the poor and homeless who cannot afford appropriate winter attire. These people include but are not limited to men, women, and children, the unemployed, underemployed, and mentally ill. Our community partnerships have resulted in thousands of warm winter coat donations and giveaways to people in need. We have found the entire campaign to be a well-embraced, heart-warming community service project.
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