For Immediate Release
St. Albans, VT – The Rotary Club of St. Albans, in collaboration with the BFA St. Albans Rotary Interact Club, is proud to announce its annual coat drive, with a goal to collect 1,000 coats during the month of November to benefit individuals and families in need within our community.
For over six years, the Rotary Club has successfully gathered more than 6,000 coats, providing warmth to those facing the hardships of winter. This year, we invite the community to help us continue this vital initiative.
We are accepting gently used or new coats, hats, mittens, and boots. The following locations will serve as drop-off points:
- St. Albans Hannaford: 277 Swanton Road, St. Albans
- People's Trust Company: Franklin Park West, St. Albans
- Champlain Insuring/One Digital: 17 1st Street, Swanton
- Collins Perley Complex: 890 Fairfax Road, St. Albans
- Maplefields: 555 Fairfax Road, 138 Lake Street, 366 Swanton Road, St. Albans
- Town of St. Albans Office: 579 Lake Road, St. Albans
- BFA St. Albans, Main Street, St. Albans
- NOTCH- 44 Main Street, Richford, 382 Main Street Enosburg, 26 Canada Street, Swanton, 1199 Main Street Fairfax, 4178 Highbridge Road, Georgia, 3 Crest Road, St. Albans
“This coat drive is not just about providing warmth; it’s about fostering community spirit and compassion,” said Karyn Rocheleau, BFA Rotary Interact facilitator and Past President of the Rotary Club. “Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of those who need our support.”
Stephanie Hodgeman, BFA Rotary Interact counselor, emphasized the importance of community engagement, stating, “Our club is dedicated to making a difference. Through collecting donations and volunteering, we aim to show that we care for our neighbors and the environment.”
Community members can also contribute financially to help purchase additional coats and winter clothing by visiting www.stalbansrotaryclub.com under coat collections or .
We appreciate the ongoing generosity of our community and look forward to working together to reach our goal of 1,000 coats.
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