Start collecting now through November 27, 2010
WJCT and VyStar Credit Union are honoring the memory of Fred Rogers with the annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive. This is a fantastic opportunity for units to show community involvement and give your students service hours and even a Blue Bell Ice Cream Party! (for the unit that has the most items donated)
The drive runs through November 27th and accepts new and gently used sweaters, jackets and blankets. DCC PTA is helping by collecting contributions in the school district via the route drivers – send them to #10. Please allow 2-3 days prior to WJCT deadline for Teachers Depot personnel to process your unit’s contributions.
Last year's Report:
Wednesday’s chilly air proved fitting for what the Sulzbacher Center, the City of Jacksonville and WJCT were trying to accomplish.
More than 10,000 sweaters, coats and blankets were donated to the residents of the Sulzbacher Center through WJCT’s annual Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive.
“This is a great day to be wearing sweaters,” said WJCT President and CEO Michael Boylan. “This drive is just one example of how we support our community.”
The sweater drive lasted through the month of November. Boylan said VyStar Credit Union, The Shacter Family Foundation and Two Men and A Truck all supported the cause and 18 Duval County schools also participated in the drive by donating over 5,000 sweaters themselves.
Audrey Moran, president and CEO of the Sulzbacher Center, said the City of Jacksonville has been a critical component in the center’s success over the years.
“They have helped with funding many major projects at the Sulzbacher Center that have given the residents a home for the holidays,” she said.
Mayor John Peyton said since he has been in office, over $1 million has been given to the Sulzbacher Center for its projects.
“It is easy to give to the Sulzbacher Center, because they help rebuild lives and help get them back on track,” he said.
Peyton announced that City Hall’s annual Holiday Open House will benefit the Sulzbacher Center. The event is Dec. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m.
“City Hall is excited to be a part of the sweater drive. It is just one way we can contribute to the holiday season,” he said. “A lot of folks come together and form partnerships and that is what makes Jacksonville work.”
Moran said the sweaters, coats and blankets will be distributed to Sulzbacher residents and the Center’s Hope Team will take clothing to those individuals who are living on the streets of Jacksonville.
“With the weather getting chilly, there is a great need for donations like this,” she said.
Thanks for volunteering!
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