Donation drive will help seniors stay warm for the winter
Donated pink blankets will be given to breast cancer survivors
By Jada Haynes
ALBANY — Along with the holiday season comes a drop in temperature. To help senior citizens stay warm in the cooler weather, the Albany Recreations and Parks Department is hosting a blanket and throw donation drive. Additionally, the department will give any pink blankets donated to seniors who are fighting or have survived breast cancer.
Donations will be accepted through Dec. 5 at these locations:
— All Albany Fire Department Stations
Seven days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Point of Contact: Assistant Fire Chief Eugene Anderson at (229) 431-3217
— Lockett Station Community Center
324 Lockett Station Road
Monday-Friday, 3-7:30 p.m.
Point of Contact: Tee Taylor at (229) 430-5222 or (229) 430-5219
— Recreation and Parks Office at Tift Park
1301 North Monroe St.
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Point of Contact: (229) 430-5222
— WZBN 105.5 FM
235 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 204
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Point of Contact: CeCe Morris at (229) 435-1055
— Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office
225 Pine Ave.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Point of Contact: Col. Sabrina Lewis at (229) 431-3297
— Dougherty County Police Department
2106 Habersham Road
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Point of Contact: Sgt. Tamiko Whitlock at (229) 430-6600
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