Coats For A Cause kicks off

Sudbury's Pure Country 91.7 and Better Beginnings Better Futures launched their annual Coats For A Cause campaign on Friday.

A campaign to help keep Greater Sudbury warm this winter has officially kicked off.

On Friday afternoon, Sudbury’s Pure Country 91.7 and Better Beginnings Better Futures hit the airwaves to officially kick off Coats For A Cause.

“All those gently used winter items will be sent over to the Better Beginnings Better Futures,” said Pure Country morning show host Bryan Cooper.

“They have a community closet, which is essentially there for those in need of some extra help. They can go, they can access it … and they can get whatever they need for the winter season. So, that’s why we are here – we are trying to rally the community one winter coat at a time."

Over the next three weeks, gently used warm winter items for all ages can be dropped off at any Palladino Auto Group dealership, a partner for several years in the campaign.

The campaign is looking for any size coats, snowpants, hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, boots, etc that are in good condition.

“Every year, Palladino and Pure Country have helped us in getting these Coats For A Cause into the community into our offices,” said Genevieve Gibbons, Better Beginnings Better Futures resource and volunteer coordinator.

“So people can come and get these coats for free, and it’s all for the community and all for people in need, and the people in Sudbury are so willing to give.”

The warm winter items can be dropped off throughout the week during business hours at any Palladino dealership until Nov. 12.