Forcht Bank’s 3rd annual “Warm Hearts” clothing drive begins November 17.
The general public is encouraged to drop off any new gloves, coats, hats, and scarves, sized infant to teen, at any Forcht Bank’s 30 locations throughout Kentucky. Items may be dropped off between Nov 17th and Dec 31st. All clothing will then be collected and delivered to School Resource Centers and other local charities for distribution to children in need
beginning January 4, 2016.
“Helping the children in our communities stay warm during the cold, winter months is a priority for Forcht Bank. After the success of last year’s glove drive, we had requests for coats, hats, and scarves, so we decided to collect any new garment that would help kids stay warm,” said Forcht Bank President Tucker Ballinger. “The bank will also donate $10 for every checking account opened during the clothing drive to purchase additional winter clothing.”
In 2014, Forcth Bank employees, customers, and the general public donated 1,930 new pairs of gloves, 2,342 hats, 477 scarves, and 260 coats for the children in need. Forcht Bank also donated $5,600 to “Warm Hearts” in addition to the clothing contributions.
Forcht Bank is a Kentucky-owned community bank with approximately $1 billion in assets and 30 banking centers in 12 counties- Fayette, Jefferson, Boone, Grant, Madison, Taylor, Pulaski, Laurel, Whitley, McCreary, and Green. www.forchtbank.com
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