Donations will go to the Hope Heart and The Nest to be distributed to these in want.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Fayette County Democratic Celebration continues this weekend with an annual much-needed clothes drive in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The group is amassing new and gently used winter coats, hoodies, sweaters, hats, gloves, socks and blankets. Toiletries comparable to shaving cream, toothbrushes, shampoo, and diapers are additionally wanted.
Donations will go to the Hope Heart and The Nest to be distributed to these in want.
Organizers say the aim is to make a distinction within the lives of these in the neighborhood who want it most by carrying on King’s legacy.
“Martin Luther King needed everybody to develop up in a world the place there was no want. Everybody had a dream. And if you do not have a coat, it is exhausting to meet your dream. I feel this is only one instance of how we can assist the group and observe its spirit. It simply makes you are feeling higher, that Lexington is a good group and we need to present how good the hearts and other people of Lexington are and the way we are able to attain out and assist everybody,” says President Karen Summers.
The clothes drive continues Sunday from 12 pm to four pm and Monday from 10 am to four pm You may drop off objects at their location at 431 South Broadway.