Montgomery County Students Organize Clothing Drive

A group of Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School students are organizing a clothing drive for the region to help needy residents keep warm during the upcoming winter months.

The group called “Warming Philly” is working with several local businesses and organizations, including Whole Foods, Greater Plymouth Community Center, Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School, Plymouth Elementary School and St. Jude & the Nativity Episcopal Church in Plymouth Meeting; the Fellowship House, Conshohocken Free Library, Yoga Home and Splash Hair Studio in Conshohocken; and Congregation Or Ami in Lafayette Hill.

Each of these sites serves as drop-off points for those wishing to contribute gently used and new donations of clothes, which will be distributed to local charities through December 5.

The seniors running the program include:

• Brianna DePaul: President
• Jack Travis: Vice President
• Bradley Dender: Treasurer
• Chris Wellman: Senior Team Liaison

The initiative was founded in 2008 by Plymouth-Whitemarsh student Colin Steinberg, and has taken off since then.

They categorize the following as their most important “items of need”:

• Jackets and Coats
• Sweaters
• Scarves
• Gloves and Mittens
• Hats and Beanies
• Snow Pants
• Sweatshirts
• Sweatpants
• Winter socks
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets
• Snow Boots
• Ear muffs
• Etc.

Pickups at other locations can be arranged via email to warmingphilly@gmail.com.