FAIRBANKS, Alaska - For the past few weeks, Newscenter Fairbanks partnered with Madden Real Estate, the United Way of the Tanana Valley, and Northern Laundry Services in the annual Coat Drive.
Many in the Fairbanks community struggle to stay warm over the unforgiving winter months. Still others spend the harsh season without a home altogether. The Coat Drive is meant to alleviate that burden by collecting warm clothing items from the community for distribution to those who need it. Harvill said, “We saw lots of hats, lots of gloves, a whole bunch of personal-made items as well, like handmade hats and scarves.”