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Warm blankets, winter clothes sought

Realtors collecting winter gear for local charities
Blanket drive
The annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive kicks off Nov. 18 and warm blankets and winter clothing are requested for distribution to partner charities in the area.

With the weather turning cold, it’s time to start gathering warm clothing and blankets for donation.

Once again, the annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive will be collecting donations at more than 100 participating real estate offices in the Lower Mainland, including the Tri-Cities.

The 23rd annual blanket drive kicks off Nov. 14 and warm blankets and winter clothing are requested for distribution to partner charities in the area. Needed items include:

• blankets or sleeping bags, gently used or new;

• warm clothing, including coats;

• hats, gloves and scarves;

• and new socks and underwear

“Each year, the blanket drive helps more than 20,000 residents keep warm during the winter months,” stated Jill Oudil, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver president, in a press release. “The need is real and we’re asking for the public’s support to help our partner charities meet this need again this year.”

For the list of drop off locations — including 18 offices in the Tri-Cities — visit http://www.rebgv.org/blanket-drive-drop-locations-0.