Community News: Additional drop off sites for NAUW Coat Drive

COAT DRIVE AIMS TO WARM UP NORTHFIELD RESIDENTS

Northfield, Minn. (Dec. 19, 2016) – Baby, it’s cold outside! Many Northfielders are feeling the chill. So, AmeriCorps and the Northfield Area United Way have joined forces in a coat drive to wrap our residents in warmth.

The community is asked to donate gently used coats and warm weather gear such as snow pants, scarves and boots for all ages between now and Wednesday, January 11. Donations can be dropped off in boxes at community locations including:

Arcadia Charter School

Bridgewater Elementary School

Cannon Valley Printing

Community Action Center

Community Resource Bank (Heritage Drive)

Northfield High School

Northfield Middle School

St. Dominic Church

St. Olaf College

United Church of Christ

United Methodist Church

Wells Fargo Bank

Community members in need of warm clothing are invited to come to the Northfield Community Resource Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, on Saturday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you would like to help out by volunteering for the event, please contact the Northfield Area United Way, 507-664-3510, or connect@northfieldunitedway.org

About Americorps

The Southern Minnesota Initiative LEAP program places Americorps members in preschools throughout southern Minnesota to build social emotional skills and advocate literacy. Additional Americorps members are volunteering to help with the coat drive as  well.

About Northfield Area United Way

The Northfield Area United Way has been funding human service organizations in our area for more than 40 years. Through the generous contributions of individuals and organizations, the Northfield Area United Way raised $375,000 last year to fund programs in for education, health and financial stability.

 

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