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Catholic News Herald

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120916 coat driveCHARLOTTE — For the past month St. Matthew Church has been collecting coats, blankets and clothing for Crisis Assistance Ministry and the Salvation Army.

So far the parish has collected 1,246 coats, 401 blankets and 38 large bags of clothing to help families in need.

Ann McDonald, volunteer coordinator at the church, is proud of the parishioners for their ongoing generosity. “I am happy to say that many more people in Charlotte will be much warmer this winter!”

St. Matthew Church operates a year-round collection of food, household items and clothing which they distribute throughout the year to various agencies. The parish also holds special collections for international distribution to groups such as the Missionaries of the Poor.

— Photo provided by Ann McDonald