Rail Runner Holiday Coat Drive
Passenger encouraged to clean out their closets and help keep New
Mexico warm this winter!

(Albuquerque,
NM -
November 4, 2009)-
During
this economic recession, thousands of people in New Mexico are in need of food and
clothing. The holiday season is particularly difficult for many
families. This year, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express has teamed
up with the Storehouse of Greater Albuquerque to sponsor a holiday
coat drive. There will be collection barrels on each Rail Runner
train beginning tomorrow - Thursday, November 5th.
“This is a great way for Rail Runner passengers to
reach out to those in need this holiday season,” says
Lawrence Rael, Executive Director of the Mid-Region
Council of Governments. “Many of the thousands of New Mexicans who
don’t have sufficient winter clothing are children. The Storehouse
of Greater Albuquerque has more than a 150-people coming to receive
food and clothing each day, so we’re glad the Rail Runner can help
with their efforts.”
“We’re very excited about partnering with the Rail
Runner to help those in need”, says Lee Maynard, Executive Director
for the Storehouse of Greater Albuquerque. “Last year we gave out
nearly a half-million articles of clothing, and this year the need
is greater than ever. With the economy the way it is, our client
count is already significantly up from last year, so every jacket,
sweater, and coat will help.”
Rail Runner passengers are encouraged to bring an outerwear donation
on the train.
Rail Runner Holiday Coat Drive
WHEN:
Thursday,
November 5th through Monday, November 30th
Applies to all regular
weekday service, as well as weekend trains.
WHAT TO BRING:
Jackets,
coats, sweaters – anything that can be considered “outerwear”.
WHERE TO BRING IT: Deposit
item(s) in marked collection barrels on Rail Runner trains.
WHO IT BENEFITS: People served by
assistance provided through the Storehouse of
Greater Albuquerque.
Contacts:
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