An Easy Way to Help the Less Fortunate
Got an extra blanket lying around the house? Then here’s how you can help someone who has neither a blanket nor a house. Details:
“Crest Cover-up” takes advantage of Post-Christmas opportunities to help others stay warm
Gently used blankets can help growing number of North Texans in need
DALLAS (Monday, Dec. 22) – Post-holiday opportunities aren’t limited to sales. Crest Auto Group is holding “Crest Cover-up,” a unique opportunity to put to use those “gently-used blankets” for the growing number of needy in North Texas. From Friday, Dec. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 3, gently used blankets will be collected at Crest’s Cadillac/Crest Infiniti, 2701 N. Central Expressway in Plano, for distribution to those in need.
“With the winter’s cold upon us, we realized how fortunate we were to have a warm home and business despite the challenging economy,” said Crest Auto Group General Manager Mike Brosin. “It is vital that in this day and time we support those in our community who are not as fortunate, but truly appreciate anything that we can provide.”
With blankets being given as presents and being purchased at post-Christmas sales, households may find a blanket or two that could be used by someone in need.
“We decided to take full advantage of that time period between Christmas and New Year’s for folks to do some housecleaning and share their extra blankets with those in need,” said Mr. Brosin.
A report released on Dec. 12 by the U.S. Conference of Mayors found that homelessness has increased an average of 12 percent in major cities nationwide in the last year. In Dallas, the number rose 14 percent over the year ended Sept. 30, the report stated.
Working with area churches, homeless shelters and humane societies, Crest will accept any blankets at Crest Cadillac/Crest Infiniti and distribute them to organizations helping those in need.
Located at 2701 N. Central Expressway, Crest Auto Group (Crest Cadillac, Crest Collision Center, Crest Infiniti and Crest Premium Pre-Owned Center) is open six days a week, from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; and from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays with the exception of New Year’s Day and early closing on New Year’s Eve at 6 p.m.. For more information, phone 972.578.7511 or log onto crestcars.com.
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