The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is inviting the community to join a donation drive to help local families stay warm this winter.
The initiative aims to collect coats and sleeping bags for families facing homelessness or hardship, with all donations going directly to a family homeless shelter in the area.
Just the Facts:
• Items needed: New or gently used winter coats and sleeping bags.
• Drop-off location: Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Headquarters, 2565 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30009.
• Deadline: Donations will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 20, at 4:30 p.m.
Why It Matters: As temperatures drop, many families in your community are struggling to stay warm. This donation drive is a simple but impactful way for residents to help those in need. Each coat or sleeping bag donated could make a critical difference in someone’s life this winter, providing not just physical warmth but also a sense of security and care.
How You Can Help: Residents can drop off donations at the Department of Public Safety headquarters during business hours. This is a chance to clean out closets or purchase extra items to ensure everyone in your community can have a safer, warmer season. Sharing the drive with neighbors, coworkers, or social groups is another way to multiply its impact.
What’s Next? The donations will be distributed through a local family homeless shelter just in time for the holidays. This is a chance for the Alpharetta community to show its spirit of giving and ensure that no family is left in the cold this winter.
By contributing to this drive, residents can make a tangible difference for families in need, building a stronger and more compassionate community for all.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
