New Westminster's holiday generosity has come through once again.
Nearly 22,000 people recently received blankets and warm winter clothing from the Realtors Care Blanket Drive, organized in part by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).
The week-long initiative fell short of its $15,000 fundraising goal, but was able to donate more than $9,500 to local housing-related charities.
In New West, Park Georgia Realty (718 Second St.) and RE/MAX Advantage Realty (#102-321 6th St.) served as the local drop-off locations for residents to make a donation to the 29th annual cause.
They were two of more than 100 real estate offices in the Lower Mainland that collected winter clothing items and cash contributions between Nov. 14 and 21.
The REBGV said volunteers then sorted and delivered the donations to the associated nonprofits.
"Many of our partner charities were stretched thin this year and desperately needed blankets and warm clothing," said Jennifer Quart, chair of the REBGV.
"Now, thanks to the efforts of our Blanket Drive donors and volunteers, these charities can better help some of the most vulnerable people in our communities."
The Blanket Drive has now clothed more than 500,000 people in B.C. communities since its inception in 1994.
For more information, you can visit the Blanket Drive page of the REBGV's website.
