1st Annual Coats that Comfort

PHILANTHROPY IS THE NEW BLACK
Eco friendly streetwear label and a fashion stylist/brand strategist is teaming up with The Salvation Army in Greater Columbus to give back to the communities of Central Ohio for the Coats that Comfort 1st Annual Coat Drive.

Columbus, Ohio – September 2009 - With the chill of the winter months vastly approaching this beautiful metropolis, many adults and children of Central Ohio find themselves struggling to afford the basic necessity of proper cold-weather attire. Phenology Premium Soft Goods and Repertoire PR + Marketing Collective have joined forces with the Salvation Army, to host the “Coats that Comfort” 1st Annual Coat Drive. “Coats that Comfort” was created by the eco friendly streetwear label and fashion stylist/brand strategist to help at least 300 individuals through collecting, sorting and distributing* donations of new and gently used coats.

Holding at a frightening 11.1%, the unemployment rate in Ohio leaves many Columbus families needing the help of those in their community to help with coat donations to stay warm this winter. The organizers of “Coats that Comfort” recognized that the financial struggles facing countless Central Ohioans can be helped by simply becoming proactive and giving back to those in need.

This philanthropic venture will be a two part initiative which will consist of a coat drive and two “sort parties”. The coat drive portion of the initiative will take place from October 5 through October 31 and donations can be dropped off at conveniently located “donation pop ups” (hubs) throughout the city. The “Coats that Comfort” sort parties will be held on October 17th and November 7th at the Salvation Army sorting facility at Village Square Shopping Center (6502 Riverside Dr) in Dublin during the hours of 9a – 12 noon.

For more information on how to make a donation, locate a donation pop up, sign up to volunteer for a “sort party “, how to pre-register to obtain a coat donation or for a sponsorship/media kit, please contact Michael Oliver or Niki Zoë Vickers at coatsthatcomfort@gmail.com or log onto http://philanthropyisthenewblack.blogspot.com Distribution of the collected coats will be made by pre-registration at one of the Salvation Army Worship and Service Centers during the month of October. Those seeking a coat after the registration dates, please call 614.221.6561 to speak with a case worker.

Phenology Premium Soft Goods is a premium streetwear label whose company and design philosophy is engrossed in providing a natural phenomena of change with every collection. Continually focusing on offering their clients quality design aesthetics, fabric selections and fit, Phenology makes a conscious effort to offer a product which is eco friendly and created in a “green” environment.

The Repertoire PR + Marketing Collective is a marketing coterie dedicated to the fashion + beauty + lifestyle aesthetic™. Repertoire offers brand marketing, lifestyle coaching, event planning and other services to help create and build your brand.

Donation Pop Locations

LifeSaver Health Care LLC
6119 E. Main Street

Columbus OH 43213
* Monday through Friday 9a-4p

4th and High Hair & Fashion Boutique
1127 N High Street
Columbus OH 43201
* Wednesday through Saturday 12p-8p

*****Sort Parties****** October 17 and November 7 9a until 12noon

We will have a delectable spread of breakfast and brunch goodies for the volunteers, the debut of an exclusive Krate Digga CTC mix cd and photo opportunities to capture the efforts of all involved.

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR COATS AT ONE OF Salvation Army Worship and Service Centers:

· East Main Street Worship and Service Center - Jerry Solomon 966 East Main Street, Columbus, OH

614.437.2153 COATS REGISTRATION: Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, 9-11:30 and 2-4

· Southside Service Center - Diana Gonzalez-Moorer 966 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 614.437-2152 COATS REGISTRATION: Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, 9-11:30 and 2-4

· West Mound Worship and Service Center - Cynthia Dalton 2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43204

614.274.7600 COATS REGISTRATION: Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, 9-11:30 and 2-4

· Worthington Woods - Ingrid Newton 760 Worthington Woods Blvd, Worthington 614.846.1884 COATS REGISTRATION: Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, 9-11:30

· Citadel Worship and Service Center - Jan Lucas 3976 Karl Rd. Columbus, OH 43224(614) 262-8450COATS REGISTRATION: Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, 9-11:30 and 2-4

· Hours: Oct. 26 to Nov. 6, 9-11:30 and 2-4 at Citadel, East Main, West Mound. 9-11:30 at Worthington.Salvation Army case workers will provide clients with vouchers than can be redeemed for coats anytime during a two month period at any of our Thrift Stores.