Elgin fire stations collecting coats, hats, mittens for Community Crisis Center
The Community Crisis Center in Elgin is collecting new and lightly used winter coats, gloves, mittens, hats, boots, snow pants and scarves for men, women, and children.
Used items need to be clean and not have missing buttons or broken zippers.
This year, they are in particular need of adult coats, especially larger sizes.
Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 25 at all seven of Elgin's fire stations.
They are: Fire Station 1, 550 Summit St., (847) 931-6178; Fire Station 2, 650 Big Timber Road, (847) 931-6186; Fire Station 3, 2455 Royal Blvd., (847) 931-6173; Fire Station 4, 599 S. McLean Blvd., (847) 931-6189; Fire Station 5, 804 Villa St., (847) 931-6194; Fire Station 6, 707 W. Chicago St., (847) 931-6170; and Station 7, 3270 Longcommon Parkway, (847) 931-6637. Or visit cityofelgin.org/firestations.
Services offered by the Community Crisis Center include a 24-hour crisis hotline, temporary shelter, individual and group counseling, medical assistance, legal assistance, financial assistance, and more. For information, visit www.crisiscenter.org or follow the organization on Facebook.