Burlington County Collects Coats For Needy At Cinnaminson Library

CINNAMINSON, NJ — The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Women’s Advisory Council are sponsoring a winter coat drive for the County’s Housing Hub and Hope One mobile unit through Feb. 14, county officials announced.

Residents are invited to drop new winter coats off at the Cinnaminson Library from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The coats will be distributed at the County’s Housing Hub or Hope One mobile unit to those in need.

“I am asking County residents to join our efforts to help assist our neighbors,” Burlington County Freeholder Director Felicia Hopson said. “We want to do our part to provide some assistance to those who are struggling during these cold winter months.”

In December, Burlington County opened a Housing Hub in the Human Services Facility that serves as a single point of entry for residents who are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis.

This new Hub serves as a fusion center to respond to residents’ needs by providing immediate access to services, case management, guidance and our network of community providers.

Burlington County’s Hope One mobile unit offers critical support for people and families struggling with addiction and related issues with the goal of preventing drug overdoses and deaths and providing linkages for treatment and recovery support services.

The unit, which schedules stops all around the county, offers Narcan trainings and free kits, immunizations, and the opportunity to meet with a counselor and coach.

“The Housing Hub and Hope One mobile unit are both doing an incredible job of assisting residents in need,” Hopson said. “We are thankful to have these resources in Burlington County and want to equip them with the tools they need to keep serving our residents.”

To view a schedule of upcoming Hope One stops, visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/10946/Hope-One-Fyler-and-2020-Locations.