A Winter Coat is Not a Luxury. Coat for Coat™ Will Give One to the Needy for Every One Purchased on SonGear.com
GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- SonGear announces a new charitable giving program for 2011: Coat for Coat™ Program.
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The economy has hit the needy especially hard. This tough economy has grown the number of those in need and has limited the ability of all to give. In this time when we're all challenged, we can't forget that some are going without the most basic necessities.
A warm winter coat is not a luxury or a discretionary item – a warm winter coat can mean a safer, healthier and more focused child. The gift of a new, right-sized winter coat can make a real difference in the life of a child. Based in the Chicago suburbs, SonGear is very familiar with harsh, cold winters and how a warm coat is not something anyone can go without.
Inspired by the TOMS model for giving, SonGear has launched their Coat for Coat™ Program. Designed to help provide warm winter coats to needy children in a manner that is painless to the giver. For every coat purchased on songear.com, SonGear will give a quality new winter coat to children in need.
SonGear will work directly with Churches and Christian Ministries throughout the United States to help distribute coats directly to the needy, helping these organizations provide for their community, while developing and nurturing their relationship within that community.
A flagship partner in this effort is Moody Church of Chicago. Known for serving local and global communities in need, Moody Church will be instrumental in distributing new coats to the needy of Chicago. "You have my deep gratitude for sharing Christ' love with us at the Moody Church in such a practical, necessary way. Thank you for sharing your great resources – we have several outreach venues in which to share you're the coats so generously donated by your members. The people of Chicago are blessed," said Rev. Raouf Boulos, Assistant Pastor, Local Outreach.
Brooklife Church of Wisconsin shares, "Our mission is to become a community of high-impact followers of Jesus and we believe to accomplish that goal we must reach out to the spiritual and physical needs of the world," says Mark Lynch, Pastor of Students.
SonGear invites any and all churches, youth groups, shelters and other organized charitable organizations to participate in this effort and become an arm of distribution within their communities. Without these partners, this program would not be able to get the coats to the very people who need them most. Interested groups should email [email protected].
SonGear is dedicated to ensuring a transparent effort for those who give. A Coat Distribution Report will be made available upon the close of the winter giving season.
ABOUT SONGEAR.COM - SonGear.com is a Christian Lifestyle company, store and ministry. SonGear.com offers Christian clothing including t-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets. The signature brand, Life with Jesus is better®, is more than a moniker – it's a belief in a way of living.
Additional information on church partners can be found at:
For more information contact: SonGear, 888-646-2611 or [email protected].
Media Contact: Robert Van Zandt, SonGear.com, 888-646-2611, [email protected]
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