Community Corner
Woodridge Rotary Club Coat Collection For Homeless Veterans
Used Coat Collection for Homeless Vets
From October 20 – through November 13, the Woodridge Rotary Club is once again collecting clean, gently used coats in large and extra-large sizes for homeless veterans. The most urgent need is for men’s coats in sizes L – 4XL. The coats will be distributed at the Chicago Armory on November 21 which is Chicago Stand Down Day. “Stand Downs” were started in 1988 by the Department of Veterans Affairs in an effort to provide services to homeless veterans in a concentrated period of time. Homeless veterans are provided health screenings, VA and Social Security benefits counseling, and referrals to other service agencies. Members of the Woodridge Rotary club are hosting containers where donations may be dropped off. Hats and gloves will also be accepted.
An updated list of locations for drop boxes will be found at www.woodridgerotary.org. Locations include Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge Park District, Woodridge Village Hall and Public Works offices, Wilton Brands, Bridgeview Bank on Hobson, Mocek State Farm, Illinois American Water, Dr. Rob Girgis’s office, and Shanahan’s in Woodridge.
This is the third year the Woodridge Rotary Club has done this in conjunction with other Rotary District 6450 clubs. Rotary is an international humanitarian service organization whose motto is Service Above Self.
