Together we can.

South Routt Initiative will be having a WINTER GEAR DRIVE on Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. The DRIVE UP AND DROP OFF event will take place next to Town & Country Properties on Main Street in Oak Creek,Colorado. Our goal is to be able to provide needed winter necessities for the South Routt Communities of Oak Creek, Phippsburg, Toponas and Yampa.

We are looking for the following items;

Men's, women's, teens and children (all sizes) ....Boots, snow pants, coats, hats and gloves, as well as scarves, blankets, shovels and ice melt/salt in the plastic shakers. We will also be accepting packaged/new socks of all sizes.

All items should be either new or clean and in good condition.

A discount coupon will be offered for anyone who donates (one per person) that can be used at participating South Routt locations from September 12th through September 20th.

More details on this coming soon.

Questions please email SouthRouttInitiative@gmail.com or call 970-846-0567.

COMMUNITY MATTERS

The need for winter clothing will be more urgent than ever this year. Right now, we are seeing extensive lines at food pantries around the country as our neighbors’ experience job furloughs, unemployment, and food insecurity. With increasing utility costs the winter months will be even more challenging for those with strapped budgets. In a short time, many Americans will need food, warm clothes and shelter. With unprecedented high unemployment rates, and homelessness created by Covid-19, the looming cold of winter will have especially dangerous consequences for thousands of families. In every area of our country people are struggling. and if we wait until the air turns chilly to address this crisis, it may be too late to help.

Thankfully, there are steps we can all take right now to help protect the lives of our most vulnerable – and ensure that those who are struggling financially are prepared for winter.

We thank you in advance for your donations and support.

Saturday, September 12th, 2020

COMMUNITY MATTERS