Annual coat drive Nov. 12

As Canadians, we know winter wear is a necessity. But for low-income families or new Canadians, buying all that gear can be tough to afford. And the budget can get particularly stretched if children are involved.

That’s why Woolcott Real Estate is hosting their 8th annual coat drive on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to noon in support of the Good Shepherd Centre.

Taking place at the Woolcott office (493 Dundas St. E. in Waterdown), the team will be accepting donations of warm coats for the Centre. Members of the team will be on hand collecting coats with the goal to fill up their entire Staging Truck with donations.

“The Good Shepherd Centre is a fantastic resource for those less fortunate in the community,” says Drew Woolcott, broker and team lead, Woolcott Real Estate.

“We have been running this coat drive for a number of years and our goal is to make it bigger than the last to support as many as people as possible.”

“As a small token of our appreciation for the community’s support, we will have hot chocolate, coffee and snacks on hand,” says Woolcott.

The Good Shepherd Centre has been a cornerstone of the Hamilton community for over 55 years, offering support through its commitment to the mission of “never stop loving” and its willingness to be of service to those in need.

The organization has become the largest provider of human and social services in the Greater Hamilton Area, providing incredible services such as emergency food and clothing, daily hot meals and emergency shelters.

If you have donations, but aren’t able to make the event, The Woolcott Team will have a donation bin outside their office front doors at 493 Dundas Street East from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday leading up to the event.

Drew Woolcott, broker, and Jayne Woolcott, realtor, work with Re/Max Escarpment Realty Inc. Contact the office at 905-689-9223.