CLEARLAKE, Calif. – With fewer donations this year, the annual “Warm for the Winter” clothing and blanket drive is renewing its request to the community for assistance.
The effort, now in its eighth year, is very short on donations this time around, according to organizer Joyce Overton.
The items will be distributed to those in need at the annual Clearlake Rotary community Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Overton said they're seeking clothing for infants through adults – particularly, hats, gloves and socks, plus other clothing types – and bedding, tents, cots and tarps.
She estimated that they've only gotten about a quarter of the donations they normally receive.
In particular, Overton said they have received very few coats for children.
Donations can be dropped off from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Clearlake Youth Center, 4750 Golf Ave.
For more information or to make other drop-off arrangements, call Overton at 707-350-2898.
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'Warm for the Winter' puts out renewed call for annual giveaway
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