(Photo Courtesy: YMCA of Lincoln)
Winter weather in Nebraska can bring hardships to the homeless, but this year a familiar organization is once again stepping in to bring some warmth and relief from the cold to those who need it most.
During the month of October, all four Lincoln YMCA locations will be participating in a winter coat drive to benefit the People’s City Mission. The drive will take place October 1st through the 21st, with a kick-off coat distribution at the People’s City Mission Help Center starting at 9:00am on Thursday, November 2.
Donations can be dropped off at any YMCA of Lincoln location, Broadcast House (located at 4343 O Street), or other participating organizations.
Community members who make a donation at the YMCA will receive a free pass to “Try the Y” for one week, valid through the end of the year. Current YMCA members donating coats will have a chance to win a free Y Membership for 2024.
In just two years, over 6,000 coats have been collected thanks to the generosity of YMCA members and the Lincoln community at large. With over 250 guests currently staying at the mission, those numbers could climb to 400 in the colder months.
