This morning on Jersey Magazine, Jim Monaghan is joined by Beth Amodio, the President and CEO of One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization that provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability.
One Warm Coat
Since 1992, One Warm Coat has facilitated more than 50,000 coat drives across the country, collecting 8.3 million coats that have been distributed through more than 1,500 nonprofit partners, while keeping 21 million pounds out of landfills.
As summer fades and anticipation of a new school year looms, parents are busy with the usual preparations. Buying new school supplies, scheduling haircuts, and adjusting sleep schedules are the obvious tasks on the back-to-school checklist. However, there’s a crucial element that can be added to this annual ritual; an opportunity to teach our children about the power of giving back. In addition to resetting routines and refreshing wardrobes, parents should consider donating outgrown or unused coats for a worthy cause.
According to the latest statistics, 37.9 million or 11.5% of all Americans now live in poverty, struggling to afford basic necessities. That includes 11 million children according to the Children’s Defense Fund which adds that childhood poverty plays an instrumental role in impairing a child’s ability and capacity to learn, build skills, and succeed academically.
Beth and Jim talk about how you can join One Warm Coat in their efforts here in New Jersey.
Rock N Ruff
WDHA’s Rock N’ Ruff is back – this is the MOST PERFECT pup! Her name is KATIE GIRL and she is currently being fostered through North Star Pet Rescue https://www.northstarpets.org and she is perfect.
Check Out Katie’s Video!
I LOVE Katie Girl So Much! About Katie Girl
Katie Girls foster Chris and his family have done a wonderful job with this loving dog. Thanks to all of the awesome fosters! Katie Girl came to Northstar many months ago (at 4 months old) and went into her foster family and the only mystery is how she has not been adopted yet! Katie girl loves everyone she meets. That includes people, (especially the small variety as she is very kid-friendly) and other dogs and she even does fine with cats! She enjoys car rides, long walks, and settling down to get lots of love, pets, and kisses. She’s a very, very good kisser and is being fostered by Chris and his wonderful family who have fantastic things to say about this young dog (she’s under a year old) and how she will fit into just about any family.
Katie has the sweetest face too, with a few crinkles around her gorgeous eyes and a constantly wagging tail. I (TC) first met her at Northstar’s “Strut Your Mutt” event in May and was sure she would find a home immediately. Then I saw her at our June “Dog Days Of Summer” event and was baffled as to why she still was not adopted I finally said, “Let’s Get This Dog On Rock N’ Ruff”!
She is simply one of the most lovely dogs I have ever met! Puppy Perfection for sure.
How Can You Adopt Katie Girl?
Photo Credit- Joe FrazzKatie Girl at WDHA Adoption Day In June Head to The Northstar Pet Rescue Website at Northstar Pets Website and fill out an application!
So many lovely animals are waiting to meet you – not only at Northstar but so many of our local rescuers. Please consider adopting your next family member. Every size, shape, breed, muttigree, energy level and more are waiting to meet you.
And don’t forget to check out some of our pet-related stories and content on the Rock N’ Ruff Page WDHA Rock N’ Ruff
The Rock N’ Ruff Roundtable – TC’s RNR Roundtable and sweet Titan who is still waiting for a forever home. Check Out Titan! (From Halfway Home Animal Rescue)
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