West Chester, PA – In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” This question, and Dr. King’s legacy of activism and philanthropy, drives Chester County Hospital to coordinate an annual servant-leadership project to assist those in need each January. For 2017, the project was Days of Caring, Days of Warmth.
Chester County Hospital employees, volunteers and Medical Staff were invited to donate new and unused coats, hats, scarfs and mittens throughout the month of January.
“Chester County Hospital is one of the top employers in the county giving us the ability to reach a lot of philanthropic individuals,” Jackie Felicetti, Chief Human Resources Officer, explains.
As a result of that outreach, 87 new coats for children, teens and adults were collected. A total of 54 winter weather accessories were also donated.
Nancy Canfield, Benefits Coordinator, lead the Days of Caring, Days of Warmth initiative.
She says, “I have seen first-hand many children who have already benefitted from these donations. Our employees’ and staff’s caring actions are making an impact for those with the greatest needs in our community.”
The coats and accessories have been delivered to United Way of Chester County’s partnering agencies. Local case workers within these agencies are now distributing these warm coats and winter accessories to those who need them most.