The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) - in partnership with The Tri-City News' parent company, Black Press - has launched its 18th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose outreach helps to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need.
In addition to the GVHBA office, 33 member companies at 46 locations in 13 municipalities, including Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, will serve as coat drop-off sites from Nov. 18 to Dec. 6. The Tri-City News' office in Port Coquitlam will also be a drop-off location.
Members can also watch for "Coats for Kids" decals on members' vehicles and offices.
"Last year, the response to Coats for Kids was heartwarming as Lower Mainland residents donated more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution to children, teenagers and adults," said GVHBA chair Lynn Harrison.
"I am delighted so many members of our association are participating in this annual initiative," said Harrison. "It is so important to help families in our communities who are in need, especially during this time of the year."
Coats can be dropped off at the following locations in the Tri-Cities starting next Monday:
COQUITLAM
Blue Ocean Construction Inc., 221-17 Fawcett Rd. - weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Gauvin 2000 Construction Ltd., 200-1140 Austin Ave. - weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Trail Appliances, 2550 Barnet Hwy. - Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays 9, a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Wespac Electrical Contractors, 106 Blue Mountain St. - weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
POCO
Port Coquitlam Building Supplies, 2650 Mary Hill Rd. - weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
The Tri-City News, 1405 Broadway St. (ground floor entrance) - weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PORT MOODY
Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd. (drop box in front), 100 Sycamore Dr., Monday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
