LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Zengeler Cleaners is working once again with the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary chapter for its annual “Coats for Vets” collection drive. The event collects winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel that will be distributed to veterans throughout Northern Illinois in time for Veterans Day.
“This is an especially challenging time for veterans who have difficulty finding meaningful work when their service time is completed, particularly those who served in combat zones,” says Tom Zengeler, president of Zengeler Cleaners. “Imagine braving the cold and snow of Northern Illinois winters without having the right clothing.
“With funding for many outreach programs increasingly uncertain, more veterans than ever need clothing, housing, food and jobs. In short, they need our help. Libertyville Sunrise Rotary has taken up this cause to support our heroes … so please help us say thank you to those who valiantly served so we can enjoy our way of life.”
All types of clothing and accessories are welcome, Zengeler says, including blankets, gloves, hats, coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel. His Libertyville stores are accepting items through Nov. 1.
Once donations are gathered, the Zengeler team will inspect, repair as needed and clean each item, then deliver the renewed donations to Midwest Veterans Closet for distribution to veterans.
“Midwest Veterans Closet gratefully looks forward to receiving this year’s much-needed donations,” says Operations Manager Carol Goldthwaite. “These items are so valued, so necessary and in such demand.”
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