Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected]
With winter right around the corner, what better way to get rid of those winter clothes that you don’t use any more than to donate them?
For the fourth year running, Community Outreach Services with the Municipality of Jasper has partnered with Lolë Jasper to run the Coat Rescue Program, which originated from Lolë Jasper’s coat recycling program.
“We are looking for donations of winter apparel,” said outreach worker Nichole Cambridge in an email.
“If you have any over-stock of items, or gear from previous seasons that you’re interested in donating, we will happily accept any items.”
Donors can bring a lightly used winter coat to Lolë Jasper and receive a $50 gift card toward a new Lolë coat.
Cambridge added how the program tied in nicely with Santas Anonymous.
Lolë will only accept coat donations, and Community Outreach Services will take coat donations as well as all other lightly used winter items such as boots, gloves and toques, but they are especially in need of kids’ gear.
“Then we have clothing for families or individuals that may need some help keeping warm in the winter, as this is a common need in Jasper when it gets cold,” Cambridge said.
Donations can be made from October to December.
For anyone who would like to donate they can call Nichole Cambridge at 780-852-6542 or call the general line at 780-852-2100.
Donated winter gear is available at Community Outreach Services.
