Immediate Release                     Contact: Justin Meyers
October 19, 2007                                (516) 869-7610

Let’s Share the Warmth
A Call for Coats

Manhasset, NY – Winter will be here before we know it and unless we act quickly, some of us will be a lot colder than others. With that in mind, North Hempstead is again participating in the NCA Coats for Kids program that will put your gently-used outerwear on the kids and adults who really need them this winter. (Despite its title, this is a collection of coats for kids and adults.)

“Our community’s support of this project has made a significant difference,” said Ms. Gross, referring to the more than 500 coats donated by North Hempstead residents. “This program has become a hallmark of the generosity of our residents,” added Supervisor Kaiman.

As you browse through your closets for potential donations, we suggest you follow this formula: “If you haven’t worn it in a few years, you probably won’t - so please think about donating it!” said Ms. Gross.

COLLECTION SITES AND DROP-OFF TIMES:

Town Hall/ 220 Plandome Road (9:00 am to 4:45 pm)

Town Clerk’s Office/ 200 Plandome Road (9:00 am to 4:45 pm)

Clark Botanic Garden/ 193 I.U. Willets Road
(10:00 am to 3:00 pm, 7 days a week)

Clinton G. Martin Park/ Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road
(10:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays)

Tully Park PAC/ 1801 Evergreen Avenue, off Denton Avenue
(9:00 am to 9:30 pm weekdays; 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturdays;
and 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Sundays

Our coat drive continues through December 7. Remember, those unused coats can do a lot more than warm your closets. In fact, donating them will probably bring warmth to you as well as the new owners.

For the latest news on happenings in the Town of North Hempstead, check out our website at www.northhempsteadny.gov.