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Donate a coat: Carol is collecting for 73 families

Coats, boots, hats and gloves are needed before the cold snap.

🇺🇸 Rockford, Illinois, United States586 views
Carol L. Clark
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Rockford
I coordinate donations at Acacia Women's Shelter in Rockford. Every year around this time we hear from families who have nothing warm for their children, and this year demand has more than doubled. We're collecting clean, gently used or new coats, boots, hats, gloves and scarves in sizes kids' 3 to 5 and women's S-L. If you're in Rockford, we can arrange a pick-up or you can drop things at Acacia Women's Shelter on Thursday between 10am and 2pm. If you're elsewhere, you may offer to sponsor a coat through a local shop - message in the comments and we can coordinate. Items go to families directly and the rest to the Acacia Women's Shelter clothing bank, which is open to everyone. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • thinking of you and your family, Carol. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Rockford.

    • Wishing you the best, Carol. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • Sending good thoughts, Carol. This could happen to any of us. God bless

        • Carol E. SpencerAddress verified

          you're not alone, Carol. Shared it with a few friends

          • Hope it all works out, Carol. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

            • Hope things get better soon, Carol. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

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