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Rotarians plan clothing drive for 91原创鈥檚 homeless

For the second time this year, the Sunrise satellite club hopes to host a two-hour blitz at MEC
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The Satellite Rotary Club of 91原创 Central Sunrise held a clothing drive back in January, and are hoping to hold another on Dec. 2, at the Mountain Equipment Co-op. (Lilianne Fuller/Special to 91原创 Advance Times)

Getting warm, dry clothing to people in need in 91原创 this winter is a priority for members of a 91原创 Rotary Club.

The team at 91原创 Central Sunrise鈥檚 satellite club hopes to run a two-hour clothing drive early next month that will provide gently used, warm clothes for the community鈥檚 homeless, said vice-president Andrew Brumby.

The drive is on the books for Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), he said, noting it could changed in light of changing COVID-19 restrictions.

The team held a similar drive last January, but wanted to reach out earlier this winter season.

The drop offs can be made at MEC, 6121 200th St. during the set two-hour window only. And, donors are asked to adhere to the mandatory mask requirements in the store.

In particular, the group is hoping to collect winter specific clothing such as coats, socks, jackets, warm sweaters, and accessories such as gloves, toques, and scarves, said service chair Lilianne Fuller.

The donations will be delivered to 91原创鈥檚 Gateway of Hope homeless shelter, which is run by the Salvation Army on the 91原创 Bypass.

鈥淏ecause of COVID-19, the public is being asked to hold on to their donations until the day of collection,鈥 Fuller said.

鈥淭his is because all the clothing items will be delivered to the Gateway of Hope to be quarantined prior to distribution to those in need.鈥

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