Posted 10:57 pm Tuesday, February 01, 2011
PATH Seeking Blankets In Preparation For Cold Snap
PATH is seeking donations of blankets to distribute to the needy.
Leaders of the nonprofit organization made the appeal Monday in advance of a winter storm expected to arrive this afternoon.
"We don't have any blankets right now," Christina Fulsom, executive director of PATH, said. "This is really a
dangerous scenario. People -- especially children, the ill and elderly -- are at risk in these extremely low temperatures."
PATH also is seeking monetary donations to help people pay utility bills.
"Those on fixed incomes may be inclined to keep their heaters off to avoid the higher utility bills," Ms. Fulsom added. "And some may need to purchase propane to keep warm. ... Donations towards this kind of assistance are always needed and can literally save lives."
Donations of blankets can be made to PATH, 402 W. Front St., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monetary donations can be designated for blankets or heat assistance and can be mailed to the address or made online at
www.PATH helps.org.
 
