Burnaby businesses are doing their part to keep kids warm this winter.
Thirteen local companies are collecting donations for the 22nd annual Coats for Kids campaign organized by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association in support of the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas bureaus.
From now until Thursday, Dec. 1, folks can drop off any new or gently used kids’ coats, scarves, gloves and blankets at one of the participating businesses in the city. The items will then be donated to the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas bureaus and then given to families in need.
“The needs are real, and clothing is often overlooked. People think of toys and food around this time of year, but keeping kids warm is an essential need for every parent, too; especially during the colder winter months,” said Vancouver Christmas Bureau executive director Chris Bayliss. “Watching the relief on a parent’s face who finds a size-appropriate coat for their child is a good feeling.”
Last year, more than 3,600 coats and winter accessories were collected.
Donations can be dropped off at the following Burnaby businesses:
- Abstract Homes and Renovations Inc., 230-4388 Still Creek Dr.;
- Alture Properties, 104-3991 Henning Dr.;
- Ames Tile and Stone, 2229 Beta Ave.;
- Blue Ocean Construction Inc., 103-8327 Eastlake Dr.;
- Boffo Developments Ltd., 200-4580 Hastings St.;
- Caesarstone Canada, 5555 Trapp Ave.;
- CHBA B.C., 400-6400 Roberst St.;
- Dick’s Lumber and Building Supplies, 2580 Gilmore Ave.;
- Federated Insurance, 108-4595 Canada Way;
- Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc., 120-8061 Lougheed Hwy.;
- TQ Construction Ltd., 106-8988 Fraserton Ct. and 4382 Southwood St.;
- WireChief Electric Ltd., 201-3701 Hastings St.
For drop-off hours go to https://gvhba.org/event/coats-for-kids.
