Rock River Dental has announced it will be collecting new and gently used coats as part of its 5th Annual Coat Drive. Coat donations will benefit The Community Space in Whitewater and the Jefferson County Human Services Forster Care Program.
“For most, a warm coat solves the problem of being cold. But, for nearly 15% of Americans living in poverty, a warm winter coat is a budget ‘extra.’ Health experts report that even a 2-degree drop in body temperature results in reduced heart rate, loss of coordination, and confusion. Adults cannot work effectively and children find it difficult to learn,” according to information supplied by Rock River Dental.
“For some families, the expense of providing warm winter gear is impossible. No one should be left to survive the elements of a Wisconsin winter without a coat. We need to step up and help those in need in our community,” Rock River Dental owner Dr. Leslie Showalter stated within the release.
“We are happy to partner with all of these great organizations that serve the underserved: children, low-income families, and the homeless. Our patients and this community has stepped up every year and I have no doubt this year will be any different,” said Amy Larson, marketing director with Rock River Dental.
New or gently used coats and winter gear can be dropped off at the dental facility, 1915 Commerce Parkway, which is located on the south side of Fort Atkinson, during regular business hours until Nov. 5.
According to the release, as a token of appreciation, Rock River Dental will be holding a drawing for donors for a Professional Series Sonicare.”
Information about The Community Space can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/WhitewaterCommunitySpace
Information about the Jefferson County Human Services Foster Care Program, can be found here: https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/human_services/general_information/children_and_alternate_care.php
For more information, contact Rock River Dental at 920-563-4415.
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