Coat Drive Starts Nov. 1 for the Needy

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – It's time for the annual ‘Warm Coats, Warm Hearts’ Winter Coat Exchange. Seven Greater Providence YMCA branches are participating.

Starting November 1 and running through November 25, people can donate new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, and other warm outerwear of all sizes, infant to adult, at the following branches:

· Bayside YMCA, 70 West Street, Barrington;

· Cranston YMCA, 1225 Park Avenue, Cranston;

· Kent County YMCA, 900 Centerville Road, Warwick;

· South County YMCA, 165 Broad Rock Road, Peace Dale;

· West Bay Family YMCA, 7540 Post Road, North Kingstown;

· East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA, 438 Hope Street, Providence;

· Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk; and

· YMCA Association Offices, 371 Pine Street, Providence

Then on Friday, November 25, also known as “Buy Nothing Day” across Rhode Island, the needy can pick up coats and other items at the Bayside, Cranston, Kent County, South County, and West Bay branches.

“We are so proud to participate in this initiative once again,” said Steven O’Donnell, the Y's chief executive officer. “The winter coat exchange and ‘Buy Nothing Day’ serve as great reminders of the needs of so many members of our community, and how simple it can be to help.”

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