Bring blankets, clothes to WTA buses to help people in need

Christmas music and lights entertain riders as Whatcom Transporation Authority driver Cathy Holland drives her Santa Bus in December 2010 in Bellingham. People are being asked to bring new or gently used clothing and blankets to WTA buses or stations through the end of December 2015 to be distributed to those in need. Staff The Bellingham Herald

Helping out people in Whatcom County is as simple as hopping on the bus with an extra item or two in December.

New or gently used clothing and blankets are being accepted on any Whatcom Transportation Authority bus or at the bus stations through Dec. 31. The collected items will be distributed by the Opportunity Council to local people in need.

The “Warm Hearts Warm Hands” drive is sponsored by WTA and the Amalgamated Transit Union.

Debbie Townsend

This story was originally published December 10, 2015 at 3:49 PM with the headline "Bring blankets, clothes to WTA buses to help people in need."

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