Inside the Bronte Winter Coat Drive - The Magic of a Pink Coat
Currently, a small group of volunteers from Walton, Epiphany, and St. Dominic Churches and the with the support of Oakville Hydro, Bronte BIA and the Knights of Columbus, St. Dominic Parish CWL, are collecting winter coats. On Sunday, August 17th, we, with the assistance of the Bronte BIA, will host a Fill The Big Yellow Chair Event at the Bronte Farmer’s Market. If you haven't had the opportunity to declutter or even contemplated the need for new winter coats, hats, gloves, and boots during this pleasant summer weather, there are more opportunities to donate in September. You can drop off your donations at St. Dominic School on Rebecca and Jones Street. Look for our sign. The collection will take place from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, September 6, 13, 20, and 27. Last year, we distributed nearly 1,600 coats to over 1,000 individuals (families, individuals, and couples). The need this year will even be greater, as food and rent inflation is diverting limited financial resources awa...