NOVEC Collecting Coats, Holiday Gifts For Children In Need

MANASSAS, VA — Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative is collecting new or gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for underprivileged children.

In addition, NOVEC HELPS, a group of employee volunteers, is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children in homeless shelters, according to a news release.

"We're asking Co-op customers and other residents to please donate toys and gifts for tots, tweens, and teens," says Nan Musick, NOVEC HELPS board of directors chair, in a news release. "We always collect a lot of toys for little ones, but older children and teenagers appreciate backpacks, board games, books, bath gift sets, hand-held electronics, and socks."

Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., through Monday, Dec. 12, at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, 10323 Lomond Drive in Manassas, VA 20109.

NOVEC HELPS, Hands Engaged in Local Public Service, is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization of NOVEC employees who volunteer in the community. The NOVEC HELPS board of directors votes on projects and events to support, whether with financial donations or with feet on the ground.

Learn more at www.novechelps.org.