D'Amaro Holds Winter Clothing Drive

Help neighbors-in-need stay warm this winter by bringing gently used or new coats, sweaters, sweatshirts and blankets to the office of Leg. Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station). The effort is part of the donation drive for “Every Child’s Dream,” a local not-for-profit organization that helps those less fortunate.

“Seasons come and go and children grow quickly, and we all have items in our closets that are still in wonderful condition yet no longer fit,” D’Amaro said, in a statement.

“Rather than throw these items out, we can donate them,” he added. “ Just think about how last year’s favorite coat can keep someone warm all winter long this year.”

Children of all ages, from infant through young adult, are in need so all sizes of warm winter clothing are welcome.

The organization is also accepting new toys. Later this month, “Every Child’s Dream” will host a Holiday Celebration for approximately 400 homeless and needy individuals in Suffolk County to share in the spirit of the season.

Donations can be dropped off at Legislator D’Amaro’s district office, located at 130 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station, from 9:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday through Dec. 10.

Drop-off bins are also located in the lobby of the Suffolk County Legislature Building on Veteran’s Memorial Highway in Hauppauge. For those who prefer to offer a monetary donation, checks made out to “Every Child’s Dream” will be accepted at all drop-off locations.

For more information, call D’Amaro’s office at (631) 854-4433.

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