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745 Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-524-8695
FWDGonline.com

Press Contact: Katherine Gill
Operations &amp; Marketing Manager
kgill@fwdgonline.com
843-524-8695 ext. 212

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

FWDG KICKS OFF 29TH YEAR ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE TO CLOTHE RESIDENTS IN NEED
Donations Will be Collected at FWDG in Beaufort and WHHI-TV in Hilton, Head, SC

October 11, 2019 -- (Beaufort, SC): FWDG announces that its 29th annual winter coat drive begins on Friday, November 1st and runs through December 31st, 2019. The event collects winter coats for children and adults throughout Beaufort County, SC. Area residents are encouraged to donate gently-used winter coats, sweaters and warm clothes such as scarves, hats, or gloves/mittens. Over the course of the past 29 years, FWDG has collected more than 45,000 garments for those in need. The coat drive benefits two local non-profit organizations: Help of Beaufort and The Deep Well Project of Hilton Head Island. 

FWDG organizes all aspects of this event: promotion, collection, temporary storage, and transportation of the new coats. FWDG staff across the company rally to raise awareness of the project. For the first time, FWDG is partnering with a broadcast company to reach donors. General Manager of WHHI-TV, Wayne Morris, has invited FWDG onto the TV segment Talk of the Town on Tuesday, 10/22 at 9:30am. The station is generously offering a commercial spot to reach potential new donors. 

“This is an event we’re very proud of, as it directly impacts our immediate community,” said Larry Mark, founder and President of FWDG. “We invite you to go through your closets and find a garment to give. It means a lot to a fellow neighbor in your town who is struggling to keep himself or family warm.” 

There are two donation drop-off points this year: (open 11/1/19 to 12/31/19)

FWDG (Foyer)
745 Robert Smalls Parkway (One Mile East of the Broad River Bridge)
Beaufort, SC 29906
843-524-8695

WHHI-TV (Foyer)
32 Office Park Rd., Suite 103
Hilton Head, SC 29928
843-785-4545

“FWDG’s efforts exemplify the best of the holiday season by encouraging people to open their eyes to the needs of others,” said Sandy Gillis, Executive Director of The Deep Well Project of Hilton Head, SC. “The coat/jacket need that we most often see is with children’s size. While a warm coat can last an adult for many years, kids outgrow their jackets/coats almost every year.  Hand-me-downs are great within families, but need a properly fitting coat/jacket to get the ball rolling.” 

Executive Director of Help of Beaufort Lori Opozda added, “Donations are needed during the cold winter months and this drive helps us meet that huge demand.” 

About Help of Beaufort: Help of Beaufort provides mobile meals, clothing and financial assistance. The organization is located at 2 Ice House Road, Beaufort, SC 29906. www.HelpofBeaufort.org. 

About The Deep Well Project in Hilton Head: Deep Well is a volunteer organization that provides basic assistance in emergency situations. Deep Well receives no government-funding and over 90% of each donation goes directly to program services. www.DeepWellProject.org. 	

About WHHI-TV: Since 1992, WHHI-TV has provided local news, sports and television coverage in the Hilton Head area market. www.WHHITV.com. 

About FWDG: Founded in 1972 by Larry Mark and his father Ernest, FWDG sells fine quality furniture, area rugs and mattresses throughout Beaufort County and beyond. The company remains family-owned and operated. www.FWDGonline.com. 


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