Town of Clarkstown Sponsors 19th Annual
Coats for Kids Program
Clarkstown Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack
announced the “kick-off” of the 19th Annual Coats for Kids
Program in Rockland
County. The program
runs from the present date through Friday, December 19, 2008. The
long-running service provides coats for people in the community who might
otherwise not be able to buy a warm winter layer.
“I am once again calling on anyone with an
extra coat in their closet to join me in making this holiday season a little
brighter and a great deal warmer for our neighbors” said Gromack. “People
can bring their coats – in wearable condition – to one of the participating dry
cleaners. They will clean the coats free of charge, and then forward them
to one of the distribution agencies located throughout the county.”
The program is being sponsored by the Florian
Association of Rockland; The Byne Group; New Born Printing; 100.7 WHUD; and
Frank Miller Landscaping. “With their help and the generosity of the
people of Rockland,
I am certain that this very worthwhile program will once again be a huge
success,” added Supervisor Gromack.
This years’ list of participating dry-cleaners include:
CONGERS:
June French Cleaners
4 Old
Haverstraw Rd., Congers – 268-3677
SUFFERN:
Bon Air Cleaners
20 Route 59, Suffern – 368-0855
SPRING VALLEY:
Personal Touch Cleaners
301A No. Main St., Spring
Valley – 425-3313
Tiffany Cleaners
6B Red
Schoolhouse Road
Spring Valley – 352-9732
Anyone in need of a coat should contact any of
the following locations:
Nanuet:
People-to-People of Rockland – 358-4606
Haverstraw:
Community Action Program – 300-8903
DSS Haverstraw Clothing Depot – 429-0235
Spring Valley:
Community Action Program – 300-8903
Martin Luther King
Center – 425-8910
“Many families in Rockland are faced with tough times during
the holiday season. My goal is to provide warmth to as many people as
possible. Many of us have perfectly good coats hanging in our closets
that we no longer wear. Instead of storing them, let someone in need make
use of them. Your worst coat could be someone else’s salvation,” said Gromack.
“It is important to be good neighbors and assist the children and families that
need our help the most.”
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