PR03-030

Date:

November 24, 2003

 
Fulton Sheriff’s Office Launches Winter Coat Drive
 

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has launched a winter coat drive for those in need, as colder temperatures begin to fall. For many of Atlanta’s homeless, the winter coats will definitely be put to great use. Fulton County Sheriff Jacquelyn H. Barrett announced plans for the winter coat drive at a recent meeting with staff. Deputies and other department employees have been encouraged to contribute by bringing in any winter coats they no longer have use for. Both adult and children sizes are being collected.

The Sheriff’s Office will continue the coat drive through the Thanksgiving holiday. Drop-off locations have been established at the courthouse downtown, and at the Fulton County Jail.

Residents of Fulton County who would also like to contribute winter coats to this worthwhile cause may bring their coats to either of the drop-off locations mentioned above.

For more information, please contact Lieutenant Clarence Huber at (404) 730-4148. Lieutenant Huber can also be reached on his digital pager at (404) 742-6798.