“Warm A Heart, Give A Coat” is the motto of the #WrapUpWorthing coat collection that Rotary Clubs are launching in Worthing for the first time this November.
Due to increased demand, the campaign has expanded from Brighton and Hove, where thanks to the generosity of local people, it’s been running successfully for the last 4 years.
Eight Rotary Clubs (Brighton, Hove, Brighton & Hove Soiree, Brighton Beachside, Tarring Park, Worthing, Central Sussex and Highdown) are rising to the challenge to collect warm coats to help local adults and children in need this winter.
“We know about the big increase in people using foodbanks but there’s also a huge need for warm coats this winter,” says Rotarian Robert Griffiths. “Rotary Clubs are involving the community by hosting collection points at local train stations, schools and businesses.”
Collections will take place on the mornings of November 14,15 and 16 at Worthing Central Train Station (7.30am to 10.30am) and at Brighton and Hove stations (7am to 11am).
Working with the Rotary Clubs, Charity partners, Sussex Homeless Support will sort collected coats and redistribute them to community groups and charities in Brighton, Hove and Worthing.
The Wrap Up campaign was founded more than ten years ago by charity HandsOn London. It’s been operating successfully in many cities across the country even during COVID lockdowns.
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In other news the Haywards Heath Coat Exchange is now open, with a wide range of coats in all sizes available for local families in need.
Collection opening times are: Mon - Thu, 9am-5pm; Friday, 9am - 4pm. Town Hall, Bolto Road. Free coat - 'no questions asked'.
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