Give Back: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive

Once again KCTS 9 and PCC Natural Markets are partnering to host the Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive, where donations of new or clean, gently used sweaters and coats are being collected to benefit the homeless served by Wellspring Family Services.

The sweater drive was created by Neighborhood host Fred Rogers in 1998 to commemorate the show’s 30th anniversary on PBS. Since then, PBS stations across the country have partnered yearly with community groups to collect over two million items of clothing.

“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It is easy to say 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”
- Fred Rogers

There is a large need this year for children’s coats and sweaters. Clothing donations will be distributed by Wellspring Family Services via their Baby Boutique store on 1900 Rainier Ave. South. Collection bins are located in all nine PCC locations and at the KCTS 9 station lobby at 401 Mercer Street. KCTS 9 is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive begins today and runs through Sunday, February 7, 2010.