Urgent Plea: Heaters, Blankets Needed Now To Keep Elderly Warm

November 19, 2009

The Council on Aging of West Florida is seeking donations of small electric space heaters, blankets and funds to help the elderly avoid the serious health problems that can result from exposure to the cold.

Heaters and blankets can be dropped off at any location of Council on Aging of West Florida, including 6025 Industrial Boulevard In Century and 132 Mintz Lane in Cantonment. Only new items can be accepted.

Financial donations can be sent to Council on Aging of West Florida, PO Box 17066, Pensacola, FL 32522-7066 or made online at www.coawfla.org.

Seniors in need of a heater, blanket or other assistance should call 432-1475.

Comments

One Response to “Urgent Plea: Heaters, Blankets Needed Now To Keep Elderly Warm”

  1. Brenda on November 20th, 2009 9:02 pm

    I don’t want to see anyone suffer…BUT WE CAN BLOW UP THE MOON IN SEARCH FOR WATER and not HELP THE ELDERLY!!! What’s wrong with this?