Town of Clarkstown Sponsors 20^th Annual Coats for Kids Program

 

Clarkstown Supervisor Alexander J. Gromack announced the “kick-off” of the Annual Coats for Kids Program in Rockland County.  The program runs from the present date through Friday, December 18, 2009.  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; The Rockland Review; 100.7 WHUD; Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers; 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.                                                              

268-3677

                                                                                   

NEW CITY:                                                                           

Touch of Class                                                                         

377 South Main Street                                                              

639-9019

 

PEARL RIVER:

Tiffany Cleaners

100 No. Middletown Road        

735-2627

 

SPRING VALLEY:    

Personal Touch Cleaners

301A North Main Street

425-3313

 

Tiffany Cleaners                                 

6B Red Schoolhouse Road

352-9732          

 

SUFFERN:

Bon Aire Cleaners

20 Route 59

368-0855

 

Montebello Cleaners

19 Indian Rock Shopping Center

369-6520

             

Anyone in need of a coat should contact any of the following locations:

 

Haverstraw:

Community Action Program

37 Clove Avenue: 429-9241

           

DSS Haverstraw Clothing Depot

            Hudson Avenue:  429-0235

 

Spring Valley

Community Action Program

176 North Main Street:  352-4167

 

Martin Luther King Center

110 Bethune Boulevard:  425-8910

 

Nanuet:

People-to-People of Rockland

121 West Nyack Road: 623-4900

 

 

“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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