New York Cares held its 36th Annual Coat Drive in Sunset Park, distributing over 500 winter coats during a special event partnered with the Chinese-American Planning Council. The celebration included cultural performances and activities, highlighting community involvement. While reaching this milestone, New York Cares faces a significant need as it aims to distribute 85,000 coats but is only halfway to this goal, with many residents still requiring warm clothing. Donations and volunteers are urgently needed to meet the demand, which continues to grow.
"We're completely honored and humbled to be invited into the Sunset Park community," said Trevor DeMilt, Officer of Marketing and Innovation at New York Cares, during Sunday's coat drive.
The distribution event comes as New York Cares enters the final weeks of its annual coat drive, which aims to provide 85,000 coats to New Yorkers in need.
So far, the organization is only halfway to its goal, with more than 200,000 residents still in need of warm winter clothing.
Through March 15, New Yorkers can donate gently used, freshly laundered coats at FDNY battalions and public collection sites across the five boroughs.
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