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Thank you, El Paso, for your coat donations

January 23, 2023

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation extend our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of coat donations in response to the surge of migrants and refugees in our community. More than 4,300 coats and articles of warm clothing were collected at collection sites throughout El Paso and distributed to migrant shelters. Special thanks to the following businesses for serving as drop-off locations: Eloise, Salt and Honey, District Coffee Co., Savage Goods, FOX Toyota of El Paso, FOX Acura of El Paso, Alamo Drafthouse - East, Alamo Drafthouse - West, Bella Cora Bakery - West, Bella Cora Bakery - East, and Old Sheepdog Brewery.

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation further facilitated monetary contributions through the Migrant and Refugee Support Fund. Donations continue to be accepted for the nonprofit organizations supporting migrants and refugees in need.