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Urgent Need For Blankets, Heaters For Elderly Residents
December 2, 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.
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4 Responses to “Urgent Need For Blankets, Heaters For Elderly Residents”
Probably also the swine flu drama… no chances to be taken
To MCJ and Judy C. MASEK
Scabies, lice, staph infection, bed bugs, and body fluids are several reasons why new blankets may be requested. I have not talked with anyone from this organization this is just a nurse’s view.
I read the article and to give is strictly on volunteer basis.
same here, MCJ….its not like most folks have an abundance of money to go buy brand new blankets for this project…alot of my own blankets/comforters have come from goodwill or the mission….you can get those items in fantastic condition for a very economical price..
I can understand the stipulation for only new heaters, but why blankets? I have several clean, used blankets and afghans that I could donate, but the CoA wants new ones. I am sure the elderly would appreciate a used blanket as opposed to no blanket at all!