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One Warm Coat Drive

On November 8, 2018

The City of College Park, with One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization, will once again hold our annual One Warm Coat Drive from November 5 through December 3. Help fellow College Park residents in need by donating your clean, gently-used coats, hats and gloves during the City’s annual warm coat drive. All donated coats will be distributed by the Department of Youth, Family and Senior Services throughout the College Park area to local children and adults in need.

Last year we collected over 200 coats and cold weather items and are hoping to beat that number this year!

The City’s warm coat drive will take place from November 5 through December 3, 2018.

Donations can placed into designated collection boxes during business hours at the following locations:

City Hall, 4500 Knox Road
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Youth and Family Services, 4912 Nantucket Road
Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

City Distributes over 300 Cold Weather Items

By Fazlul Kabir

On December 24, 2017

In Winter Clothing Drive

Thanks to the great generosity of College Park residents, the City collected more than 300 cold weather items during this year’s One Warm Coat Drive.

About 200 coats and more than 100 hats, gloves, scarves and other items were donated to neighbors in need
this winter. “Once again, our College Park community shines because of its kindness and generosity; their
donations truly help those in need keep warm this winter” said Scott Somers, City Manager.

This year’s One Warm Coat Drive exceeded last year’s previous record of more than 200 items donated.
The City’s Department of Youth, Family and Senior Services has already begun distributing the items to local
residents and families. Once again, ZIPS Dry Cleaners in Downtown College Park graciously cleaned the
donated coats at no cost.

The City thanks its residents for their caring and generosity during this holiday season and wishes a happy
and warm holiday season to all.

[Source: City of College Park]

City Announces 2017 Winter Clothing Drive

By Fazlul Kabir

On November 2, 2017

In Announcements, Projects, Winter Clothing Drive

The City of College Park, with One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization, has begun our annual One Warm Coat Drive.

Help fellow College Park residents in need by donating your clean, gently-used coats, hats and gloves during the City’s annual warm coat drive.

All donated coats will be distributed by the Department of Youth, Family and Senior Services throughout the College Park area to local children and adults in need.

Last year we collected over 200 coats and cold weather items and are hoping to beat that number this year!

The City’s warm coat drive will take place from November 13 through December 11, 2017.

Donations can placed into designated collection boxes during business hours at the following locations:

City Hall, 4500 Knox Road Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Youth and Family Services, 4912 Nantucket Road Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Department of Public Services, 4601A Calvert Road Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

[Source: City of College Park]

2016 Clothing Drive Collects Over 200 Coats and Other Items

By Fazlul Kabir

On December 19, 2016

In Winter Clothing Drive

Thanks to the great generosity of our College Park residents, our One Warm Coat Drive collected over 200 coats and cold weather items!! Great job and thank you College Park!!! Also, thank you to ZIPS Dry Cleaners for cleaning all the used coats!
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[Source: College Park Facebook page]

Winter Coat Drive: November 15 – December 15, 2016

By Fazlul Kabir

On November 22, 2016

In Announcements, Winter Clothing Drive

winter-coat-drive The City of College Park, with One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization, has begun our annual One Warm Coat Drive. Help fellow College Park residents in need by donating your clean, gently-used warm coats, hats and gloves during the City’s annual warm coat drive. All donated coats will be distributed by the Department of Youth and Family Services throughout the College Park area to local children and adults in need.

Last year we collected over 60 coats and are hoping to beat that number this year!

Donations can placed into designated collection boxes during business hours at the following locations:

City Hall, 4500 Knox Road
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Department of Public Works, 9217 51st Avenue
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Youth and Family Services, 4912 Nantucket Road
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Department of Public Services, 4601A Calvert Road
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Winter Coat Drive, November 15 – December 15, 2016

By Fazlul Kabir

On November 7, 2016

In Winter Clothing Drive

Once again, the City will launch the Winter Coat Drive. Collection boxes will be located at the City facilities, including the Youth and Family Services building and Public Works building in north College Park. Please see below for details and spread the word. Thank you!

The dates for collection are November 15 – December 15. Hours will vary by location; please see below. We have four collection locations:

1. Public Services
4601A Calvert Road
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday

2. Youth & Family Services
4912 Nantucket Road
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

3. City Hall
4500 Knox Road
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday

4. Public Works
9217 51st Avenue
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Collection boxes will be dropped off at each location prior to November 15. Collected coats will be returned to YFS for cleaning prior to distribution.

2014 Winter Coat Drive: Thank You for Donations

By Fazlul Kabir

On December 19, 2014

In Winter Clothing Drive

City’s first Winter Coat Drive ended this past weekend and we collected more than 90 coats from three drop off locations. Currently, staff at the Youth and Family Services are sorting the donated coats (please see below) , which they will give out to the needy and less fortunate ones in the community soon,

Thank you all for your kind donations. It means a lot to our residents who need them.

Coat Drive to End in 3 Days

By Fazlul Kabir

On December 10, 2014

In Announcements, Winter Clothing Drive

City of College Park’s annual Winter Coat Drive will end this week. We thank you if you already have shared your gift of warmth with the less fortunate ones in the community. If you still did not get a chance to donate, please drop your gently used coats to one of the three city offices. In north College Park, you can drop them at either Davis Hall or at the Youth and Family Services building. You can also drop your coats at this Thursday’s ncpca meeting. Thank you.

A One Warm Coat drop box at the City Hall.

Winter Coat Drive – Nov 26 – Dec 14, 2014

By Fazlul Kabir

On November 28, 2014

In City Council, Winter Clothing Drive

The City is collecting reusable winter coats to give out to the less fortunate ones in the community. The drive will run until December 14. You can drop your donations to one of three drop off locations (please see the addresses below). Your donations qualify for tax deductions. Please ask staff at the drop-off site for your receipt.

Thank you all for your support.

Winter Clothing Drive, 2013

By Fazlul Kabir

On December 8, 2013

In Projects, Winter Clothing Drive

It’s that time of year to clean out your closets and pass along your gently used winter clothes to local families and seniors in need.

You can drop off your donations at the Pizza Roma store at the REI / MoM shopping center (from today to 20 December). Also, if you plan to come to this Thursday’s NCPCA meeting at Davis Hall, you can drop off your donation items in the donation bin there (Meeting starts at 7:30pm on December 12).

We’ll be accepting any winter warm clothing, such as coats, sweaters, jackets, pants, gloves / mittens, hats and scarves, etc. Please make sure the items are clean, have no stains, extreme wear, holes or tears.

Also, if you know a family or someone who is in need of winter clothes, please let me know.