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Tapper's Hosts 25th Annual Coat Drive

Silver Anniversary of Coat Drive Helps Share the Warmth Among Metro-Detroiters in Need

Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry is helping metro-Detroiters stay warm this winter by hosting its 25th annual Coat Drive now through the end of November. Tapper’s and local Morgan Stanley locations, supported by Local 4 WDIV, now have collection bins for new and gently worn coats, hats, mittens, and blankets. Tapper’s is also accepting tax-deductible cash donations, which will be used to purchase brand-new coats. Donations will benefit Orchards Children's Services, Grace Centers of Hope, Baldwin Center, and other local charities.

“We are thrilled to have the support of Morgan Stanley for our 25th Annual Coat Drive,” says Steven Tapper, Custom Designer and Vice President of Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry. “Together with the local community, we hope to donate more than 2,500 coats. We are encouraging everyone to find something in their closets to donate or to give $20 to supply a new coat and gloves to someone in need.”

Tapper’s will distribute the winter items – free of charge – directly to local organizations that support those in need around our community. It is estimated the Tapper’s coat drive has provided more than 48,000 coats to metro-Detroit area families throughout the years.

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Please help Tapper’s share the warmth and post a picture of your donations on social media outlets using hashtag #ShareTheWarmth and #tapperscoatdrive. For more information, call 248-865-6347, or visit www.tappers.com.

The following locations will accept items during business hours:

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Tapper’s:

Orchard Mall

6337 Orchard Lake Road

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Phone: 248-932-7700

Twelve Oaks Mall

27716 Novi Road

Novi, Michigan 48377

Phone: 248-465-1800

The Somerset Collection North

2800 West Big Beaver Road

Troy, MI 48084

Phone: 248-649-2000

Morgan Stanley:

2001 Commonwealth Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Phone: 734-827-0524

220 Park St., Suite 220

Birmingham, MI 48009

Phone: 248-258-1750

101 West Big Beaver Rd., Suite 1200

Troy, MI 48084

248-740-7100

40701 Woodward Ave., Suite 200

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Phone: 248-723-1800

35055 W Twelve Mile Rd

Farmington Hills, MI 48331

248-848-8000

130 Kercheval Ave.

Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

313-343-8429

ABOUT TAPPER’S

Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry offers an exquisite selection of loose diamonds, engagement rings, spectacular designer jewelry, and luxury timepieces. Tapper’s provides a luxury shopping experience with unparalleled customer service at each of its three metro-area locations in Novi, Troy, and West Bloomfield. As a multi-generation family-owned business, Tapper’s has been helping its customers Mark the Moment ™ for nearly 40 years. Visit Tapper’s online at www.tappers.com.

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. With offices in more than 43 countries, the Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

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