Help for Heroes holding Coat and Blanket Drive for Veterans

Posted Nov 21, 2015 09:53:28 AM.

Last Updated Nov 21, 2015 11:05:54 AM.

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Today marks the 3rd Annual Help for Heroes Coat and Blanket Drive.

You’re asked to drop off new and gently used blankets, sleeping bags, coats, gloves and hats for homeless Veterans and those less fortunate in our community. Cash, food bank items, and Canadian Tire money will also be accepted.

You can drop donations off at the Canadian Tire at Erb and Ira Needles in Waterloo from 9am-5pm.

The collection is hosted by The 1st Canadian Army Veterans (The CAV) Gulf-Kuwait Motorcycle Unit.

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