Coats for Curtis

Over recent days, as the temps drop, it again comes to mind that many of the students we serve in New Orleans, and particularly in Chicago, will be in need of some coats as we head into late fall and early winter.

Hinsdale Central High School's Amnesty International and the Humanitarian Army clubs are collecting winter coats for Curtis Elementary School in Chicago over the next two weeks. They are collecting both within the school and throughout the community. This is a terrific service project and the personnel at Curtis are thrilled that we are helping.

I want to reach out to you to see if you can help these two fine clubs come up with some coats. If you have a coat that would fit a 5 yr. old to a 14 yr. old and, that is in great condition, we would be appreciative of such a donation. We are not able to take any sort of red coat per guidelines provided by the staff at Curtis.

I will pick up coats in the area on Wednesday, Nov. 17th. Simply give me your address and I will be there at a time convenient for both of us. Contact me at rich219@comcast.net and we'll make arrangements for me to pick up the coat(s). All the coats will be delivered to Curtis prior to Thanksgiving. I am sure the students and parents will be thankful for our concern and support.

Your generosity is most appreciated!!

Many thanks,
Dick