Lenox Square and YMCA of Metro Atlanta Partner to Host Winter Clothing Drive for Local Community
ATLANTA- Lenox Square and YMCA of Metro Atlanta are hosting a winter clothing drive to benefit underserved communities in Atlanta throughout the month of January. Shoppers can donate new and gently used children’s and adult winter outerwear, including coats, jackets, raincoats, hats, gloves, earmuffs and scarves, in the Mall Management Office located on the Market Level near the Dining Pavilion, now through Jan. 31.
“Lenox Square is pleased to partner with YMCA of Metro Atlanta for the return of our annual winter clothing drive,” said Lenox Square’s General Manager Robin Suggs. “We look forward to kicking off 2024 by giving back to our community and fostering a new relationship with an organization that has made a positive impact in Atlanta for over 165 years.”
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is the city’s oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the local community. Founded in 1858, YMCA of Metro Atlanta assists and empowers individuals through programs and resources that build a healthy mind, body and spirit.
“We believe forming strategic partnerships is essential to meeting the critical needs of our communities. Through our work with Lenox Square, we’re able to expand our reach to make a greater collective impact,” said Lauren Koontz, president and CEO of YMCA of Metro Atlanta. “We look forward to cultivating this partnership, which will help ensure that children and adults have access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive."
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About the YMCA of Metro Atlanta
For more than 165 years the YMCA of Metro Atlanta has been impacting lives and strengthening communities. As Atlanta has grown, the YMCA has also evolved to meet the changing needs of our community. Well-thought-out planning, while engaging stakeholders at various levels, provides the backdrop for sustainable change and positive impact at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. By providing impactful services and support networks, and building bridges between people from all backgrounds, the Y has maintained its relevance, helping to create stronger, more cohesive communities for all. https://ymcaatlanta.org/