Bellevue Youth Link is partnering with the Bellevue High School Fashion Club to collect new and gently used coats to keep youth, teens and adults warm this season.
Donations can be dropped off through Monday, Nov. 21, at Bellevue community centers and select schools.
With cooler fall weather and more than 22 percent of Bellevuepublic-school students qualifying for free or reduced lunch prices in 2010, the need is especially great.
Donated coats will be distributed to Bellevue families in need on Nov. 21 & 22, 4 to 7 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center, while supplies last.
For more information about coat donations and drop off locations, visit www.youthlink.com, email Patrick Alina at palina@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-5254 .
For information about the coat distribution events, contact Vicki Drake at vdrake@bellevuewa.govor 425-452-4874 .
