Charitable Union Launches Winter Gear Drive to Support Calhoun County Families
Battle Creek, MI – Charitable Union is calling on the community to donate gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to help local families stay warm this winter. Donation bins are now available at numerous locations throughout Calhoun County, with the drive running through October 15.
This annual effort aims to provide essential winter wear to those in need, culminating in the annual Coats for Kids event scheduled for the week of October 28. Families can begin scheduling appointments by calling 269-964-7234, Monday through Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in october. following the event, coats will be available at Charitable union’s Free Store during regular buisness hours starting November 3. One coat per person per season is allotted.
Charitable Union’s Free Store provides clothing and other necessities to individuals and families facing hardship.Currently, the institution is especially in need of sizes boys 7, 8, 12, 18 and 20; girls 8, 10, 14, 16 and 18; and all sizes for men and women, from small to 3XL.
Donation Locations:
* Albion: Homestead Savings Bank
* Athens: The Copper Kettle
* Battle Creek: Advia Credit Union (two locations), Battle Creek Tile & Mosaic, Battle Creek Community Foundation, Calhoun County Visitors Bureau, Consumers Professional credit Union, Ermisch Travel, Grand Trunk Employees Credit Union, Kellogg Community Credit Union (three locations), Marshall community Credit Union, Old National Bank, OMNI Community Credit Union (four locations), Plumeria Botanical Boutique (two locations), Sunshine Toyota and The Gift Shop at Charitable Union.
* Homer: Homer Public Library
* Marshall: Marshall Community Credit Union and Sturgis Bank & trust
Donations can be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the pink bins located in the Charitable Union parking lot.
Financial contributions to support the project are also welcome and can be made online at charitableunion.org/give/giving.html.
Charitable Union’s Free Store is open Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. Those seeking assistance should bring a Bridge, WIC, or Medicaid card, a photo ID verifying Calhoun County residency, and a Social Security card.
For more information, call 269-964-7234 or visit www.charitableunion.org.
