Clarkstown Kicks Off Winter Coat Drive: Check Your Closets

CLARKSTOWN, NY — The Clarkstown Cares Coat Drive has kicked off. The annual program runs now through Dec. 22.

Three local dry cleaners are helping the town collect coats for kids and adults. The cleaners will clean the coats free of charge, and then forward them to three distribution agencies: Martin Luther King Center, People to People, and Advocates for Change.

“Many families are faced with tough times during the holidays. I am asking residents to look through their closets and donate any coats they may no longer need,” said Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann. “Helps us keep our neighbors warm this winter!”

This years’ list of participating dry-cleaners include:

• New City: Touch of Class, 377 S. Main St. 639-9019
• Nanuet: Cleanique Cleaners, 53 Bardonia Road. 623-6680
• Spring Valley: Personal Touch Cleaners, 301A North Main St. 425-3313

Anyone in need of a coat should contact any of the following organizations:

• Martin Luther King Center, 110 Bethune Boulevard: 425-8910
• Advocate for Change, 845-461-0523
• People-to-People of Rockland, 121 West Nyack Road: 623-4900

“As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season surrounds us, it is heartwarming to see the generosity displayed by many residents," said Hoehmann. "I am amazed by the kindness and willingness of the businesses and residents of Clarkstown to help our fellow residents.”

PHOTO: winter coats/ Lanning Taliaferro