Donate warm coats to those in need

It’s December in the islands. Some days are cold, wet and dark. Others are clear and crisp and beautiful, inviting us to get outside and watchthe ducks on the water, the little winter birds in the trees, and explore the wonders of the natural world.

December 23, 2015 6:03 pm

Submitted by Rosie Sumner

It’s December in the islands. Some days are cold, wet and dark. Others are clear and crisp and beautiful, inviting us to get outside and watch the ducks on the water, the little winter birds in the trees, and explore the wonders of the natural world.

It’s also holiday season, there is a sense of bustle in the air as folks decorate, make special foods, gather to share them and get themselves ready for family gatherings.

It is the season of giving. And receiving. In this vein, the Lopez Family Resource Center and the San Juan Islands National Monument have joined together to ask the community to help make winter an easier time for our children to get outside and enjoy themselves.

We are hosting a coat drive. Kids need to stay warm and dry, Check your closets for gently used coats you would like to pass on. See what you can find in thrift stores. We gladly accept new coats as well. There are receiving boxes at the Lopez Village Market, the South End Grocery and the Family Resource Center. This drive will continue on past Christmas as long as the need is there. It feels great to drop a warm cozy garment into the box and it is wonderful to receive a needed gift from the community.

Balance out the holiday bustle by this simple act of giving. If your children or a child you know is in need of extra warmth, let the Lopez Family Resource Center know so that all our children will be taken care of. Their phone number is 468-4117.