Winter Boot Drive for the city's homeless, Saturday, January 4, 2014 to Sunday, January 12, 2014

Toronto Police Service News Release

Winter Boot Drive for the city's homeless, Saturday, January 4, 2014 to Sunday, January 12, 2014

Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 10:00 AM
Divisional Policing Support Unit:  416-808-0111

The Toronto Police Service Divisional Policing Support Unit is leading a Winter Boot Drive, starting Saturday, January 4, 2014.

There are hundreds of homeless people living outdoors who do not have proper footwear to withstand the harsh winter season. Keeping dry when the temperatures are below zero is crucial.

We are asking the public to donate new or lightly used winter boots. Drop-boxes will be situated in the lobby of all Toronto Police Divisions, including Headquarters, until Sunday, January 12, 2014. Please visit our website (http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/uniform.php) for locations.

Items will be donated to shelters across Toronto and distributed to those in need.

If any retailers would like to make donations, please contact Constable Patty Retsinas at 416-808-0111 or via email at patty.retsinas@torontopolice.on.ca .

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Ronald Khan, Divisional Policing Support Unit