Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive underway New, lightly used sweaters, jackets, blankets collected at VyStar Credit Unions CLAY COUNTY – WJCT Public Media is …
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Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive underway
New, lightly used sweaters, jackets, blankets collected at VyStar Credit Unions
CLAY COUNTY – WJCT Public Media is partnering with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath, and Tom Bush Family of Dealerships to present the 22nd annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Cold-weather clothing and items — such as new or gently used sweaters, jackets, socks and blankets — will be collected through Nov. 30. The items will be distributed at the Clara White Mission and City Rescue Mission on Monday, Dec. 9.
Public media organizations across the United States have collected sweaters in honor of Fred Rogers, host of the popular PBS series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” for two decades. Last year, WJCT Public Media’s drive collected and distributed more than 9,200 pounds of cold-weather necessities to Northeast Florida residents.
“The Mister Rogers Sweater Drive is a great example of WJCT Public Media’s ability to be a catalyst in making good things happen by working with partners, each bringing our unique strengths to enable the generosity of this community to shine through,” said David McGowan, President/CEO of WJCT Public Media. “We’re grateful to have the opportunity to lead this impactful initiative to help people in need.”
Donation drop-off locations include the WJCT Public Media headquarters, located at 100 Festival Park Avenue in Jacksonville, regional VyStar Credit Union branches throughout North Florida, both Suddath locations and all Tom Bush Family of Dealerships businesses.
“We’re thankful to team up with WJCT Public Media for another year of giving through the annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive,” said Brian Wolfburg, President/CEO of VyStar Credit Union. “We believe in the power of community and the impact of small acts of kindness. By showing our members that we care for the betterment of lives around us, we hope to inspire them to do the same. Join us in our promise to Do Good. Bank Better.”
VyStar locations in Clay County are at:
• 1755 Eagle Harbor Pkwy
Fleming Island
• 601 N. Orange Ave.
Green Cove Springs
• 1768 Blanding Blvd.
Middleburg
• 2762 Blanding Blvd.
Middleburg
• 182 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park
180 Arora Blvd.
