The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington is launching it’s annual campaign to connect new warm coats with community members who could use them.
The United Way of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is launching its annual campaign to connect new warm coats with community members who could use them.
In the three years it’s been going on, the campaign has been important, but this year it’s crucial, says Bhavana Varma, president of the United Way in Kingston. Varma points to inflation, saying more people than ever are struggling. "We’re talking about young people, we’re talking about students, we’re talking about seniors, and we’re talking about adults and families," she explains."We know that our agencies have seen a 25 per cent to 30 per cent increase in people coming to them," says Varma.
Varma says they’re looking for jackets for adults, and bins will be placed around the city for people to make donations. They’re looking for new or gently used clean items that can be washed, she says. "It’s survival. People who are homeless, they would die if they don’t have a decent coat. People who don’t have their own transportation, who use a bus, it is cold in a bus shelter. You need to be warm. You need to stay warm."Calvin Park Branch LibraryMon-Thu 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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