Downtown Holland To Host Winter Gear Donation Drive to Benefit HPS
Downtown Holland is partnering with HPS to host a winter gear donation drive to help keep elementary school students warm and dry this winter. A total of 14 Downtown Holland businesses will be collecting donations as part of the drive, being held from November 3 – 16.
Holland Public School families in need will be able to collect the items at their Power H shopping event on November 19, with details provided to students by HPS.
“As part of our on-going partnership with Holland Public Schools, their staff approached us about their huge need for waterproof gloves for students this upcoming winter,” said Downtown Holland Marketing Coordinator Kara de Alvare, “And Downtown Holland businesses really jumped on the opportunity to be involved and help collect donations for students in the City.We welcome the opportunity to give back to our local community, who support us in so many ways.”
During the HPS Winter Gear Drive, donations of new or gently used waterproof (not knit) gloves, waterproof boots, snowpants, and winter coats can be dropped off at the following businesses:
- Apothecary Gift Shop
- Borr's Shoes and Accessories
- Frances Jaye
- Jean Marie's
- LVZ Financial Planning
- Next Creative
- Postcards from Paradise
- Pretties Intimate Apparel
- Salon Cheveux
- The Bridge
- The Poppy Peach
- The Stow Company
- Tip Toes
- Valeo Training
Downtown Holland can also accept cash or check donations inside their office at the Holland Civic Center (150 West 8th Street) that will be used to purchase additional winter gear for Holland Public Schools.