Coat Drive To Benefit Shelters Across Metro Atlanta Area

METRO ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics, one of the largest orthopaedic practices in the country, invites the Atlanta community to Share the Warmth this winter with its 11thannual coat drive. The coat drive is open now and will run through Dec. 13.

Donations of new or gently used coats and blankets will be accepted at any of Resurgens’ 24 locations throughout Metro Atlanta. The coats will be donated to domestic violence and homeless shelters across the Atlanta area.

The coat drive has its origins as a smaller, localized initiative started in 2009 by Resurgens Orthopaedics’ Dr. Gary W. Stewart, who wanted to give back to the community around the holidays. It has grown over the years to become a practice-wide effort, with all 24 Resurgens Orthopaedics locations participating.

“We know this coat drive will help provide physical comfort and warmth to those who need it during the cold winter months” said Dr. Douglas Lundy, Resurgens Orthopaedics co-president. “Our hope is that we will also show people in our communities who are going through a hard time that we care about their well-being and that their neighbors do as well.”

“Each year I am amazed to see that what started as a small, local coat drive has evolved to a city-wide effort” said Dr. Gary W. Stewart, Resurgens Orthopaedics physician. “The work that local shelters do to help women, children and those in need is inspiring and we are happy to do our part to support their important missions.”

Donations can be dropped off at any of the 24 Resurgens locations in Acworth, Austell, Canton, Covington, Cumming, Decatur, Douglasville, Fayetteville, Griffin, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Marietta, McDonough, Midtown, Morrow, Newnan, Roswell, Snellville, St. Joseph’s (serving Sandy Springs, Perimeter, Brookhaven, Buckhead), Vinings, West Cobb, Windy Hill and Woodstock. A full list with addresses can be found here.