Blanket BC Society's biggest annual blanket drive, which takes place at Canada Line stations in Richmond and Vancouver, is making a call for more volunteers.
Greg Ould, Richmond resident and co-founder of Blanket BC Society is calling for volunteers to help out at the 14th annual "Drive on the Line" event today and Nov. 16, which takes place all day.
Every year, Blanket BC Society collects monetary and blanket donations to help those experiencing homelessness and poverty stay warm during the winter months.
Volunteers, also known as "blanketeers," will help accept monetary and blanket donations as well as other items such as toques, gloves, socks and scarves.
The station volunteers will be on shift collecting donations at Richmond-Brighouse, Lansdowne, Bridgeport, Marine Drive, Oakridge/41st, Broadway City Hall, Yaletown-Roundhouse, Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront stations.
“This campaign is about more than gathering items—it’s about saving lives,” said Ould.
“With shelters and outreach programs in critical need, we’re asking our community to join us in driving out the cold.” Financial donations are also encouraged to sustain Blanket BC’s mission of year-round support. Our need for help is immense, and we’re racing against time.
For more information and to sign up to volunteer, visit the Blanket BC Society website, call 778-242-9940 or email [email protected]
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