Come join Cocos Cocoa for sick kids every Saturday and Sunday till December 21st at 31 Erickson drive in Whitby and help support the sick kids' foundation

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This marks their 8th instalment of the coat drive. Since 2017, they have collected over 1000 coats for the more vulnerable in our community. Once again, they are collecting winter coats and items of clothing to help those in need in our local community keep warm this winter. they will be collecting coats and warm clothing until Sunday December 8th. All coats will be professionally cleaned courtesy of Carriage Trade Cleaning Centre prior to distribution throughout Oshawa and Clarington.

How You Can Help

1. Donate Gently Used Coats: they're accepting new or gently used coats in all sizes – from children’s to adults. Warm jackets, coats, scarves, hats, and gloves are all welcome!
2. Spread the Word: Share this post with friends, family, and coworkers. The more people who know about the drive, the more coats we can collect,.

Drop-off Locations & Dates

They've partnered with several local businesses and organizations to make it easy for you to drop off your donations:

1. Carriage Trade Cleaners: 932 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa
2. Oshawa YMCA: 99 Mary Street N., Oshawa

Alternatively,they would be happy to arrange for pickup of any donations by calling (905) 242-0419.

For those looking for a place to worship over the Advent/Christmas period please consider joining us at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Port Perry. Christmas themed services will be held for the five Sundays in December, (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th), starting at 10 am. A fellowship/refreshment time will be held after the first four services. Also, a special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on December 24th at 4pm. May the light and joy of Jesus shine brightly in your homes and hearts this Christmas.