The Chronicle is supporting Lewis County Footsteps of Hope with its first Coat and Hoodie Drive.
The newspaper is collecting new or gently used clothing now through Dec. 16 at its dropoff location at 215 N. Pearl St. in Centralia.
Lewis County Footsteps of Hope is dedicated to uplifting Lewis County students, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, according to its website. Through volunteer efforts and partnerships, the nonprofit organization aims to address critical needs and foster sustainable development.
Coralee Taylor, co-owner and CEO of CT Publishing LLC, said she was inspired to start the drive through a conversation with Lewis County Footsteps of Hope President Paula Jean Burrows.
“She mentioned that she was running two coats to Randle for some kids who didn’t have coats,” Taylor said of Burrows. “I told her, ‘Let’s do a coat drive and see what we can get.’ Paula told me that the teenagers are the real need, but they prefer hoodies over coats. My heart always goes to the kids. I love helping kids. I want them to have a magical Christmas. It’s sad thinking that there’s kids who don’t have coats.”
To learn more about Lewis County Footsteps of Hope, call 360-520-4810 or visit www.lcfootstepsofhope.org.
