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Just Cause: Clothing drive
Before the first cold front snaps, take time to “Share Your Warmth” with those in need by donating gently used winter apparel to Star of Hope at the Sun & Ski Sports winter clothing drive through Nov. 23.
“Share Your Warmth” collection boxes are set up to collect pre-owned (or new) coats, jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves at all five Houston-area Sun & Ski Sports stores, including ones at 6100 Westheimer Road and at Memorial City Mall.
“We encourage individuals, families, schools and community organizations to get involved to help Star of Hope, which is experiencing a 20 percent increase in the numbers of homeless people served this year over last,” said Barry Goldware, president and CEO of the Houston-based adventure sports retailer. “They’ve had a consistent overflow of people all summer long and this need was exacerbated by Hurricane Ike. The population will increase further when winter sets in and these folks will need our help.”
Over the past 10 years, Sun & Ski Sports has collected more than 20 tons of clothing to provide warmth to Houston’s homeless, according to Marilyn Fountain, Star of Hope Community Relations.
For information, call 281-340-5000, ext. 145.
“Share Your Warmth” collection boxes are set up to collect pre-owned (or new) coats, jackets, sweaters, hats and gloves at all five Houston-area Sun & Ski Sports stores, including ones at 6100 Westheimer Road and at Memorial City Mall.
“We encourage individuals, families, schools and community organizations to get involved to help Star of Hope, which is experiencing a 20 percent increase in the numbers of homeless people served this year over last,” said Barry Goldware, president and CEO of the Houston-based adventure sports retailer. “They’ve had a consistent overflow of people all summer long and this need was exacerbated by Hurricane Ike. The population will increase further when winter sets in and these folks will need our help.”
Over the past 10 years, Sun & Ski Sports has collected more than 20 tons of clothing to provide warmth to Houston’s homeless, according to Marilyn Fountain, Star of Hope Community Relations.
For information, call 281-340-5000, ext. 145.
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