Community Corner
Cops for Coats Program Aids Needy
The annual effort by Maine Township and three police departments provides free coats, hats and scarfs to those in need.
Annual Drive Provides Much Needed Warm Clothes
The Third Annual Cops for Coats saw 130 individuals and families receive gently used or new coats, winter hats, gloves and scarfs. All items including 700 coats were donated in a collection drive coordinated by Maine Township and Police Departments from Park Ridge, Niles and Des Plaines with the assistance of citizen patrol members and other volunteers.
Distribution was done Saturday, Nov. 15 at Maine Township Town Hall to township residents. The remaining coats will be distributed to needy persons through various charitable organizations including the Niles Family Services.
For more information about General Assistance programs such as this including the Emergency Food Pantry, call Maine Township at 847-297-2510 or visit www.mainetownship.com.
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In the photo: Park Ridge Officer Julie Genualdi and Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky.
