Editor, Manteca Bulletin,

On behalf of the Ripon Rotary Club, I would like to thank you and the businesses who made it possible to collect over 200 coats for those in need. Every coat has been delivered to Ripon’s Interfaith Ministries, sorted, and prepared to be distributed among those who live within the Ripon city limits.

This coat drive wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for local businesses who are willing to be inconvenienced with a large barrel in their lobbies. Thank you to: Jake’s Coffee, SaveMart, and AKR Academy for making it easy for our generous community to donate. The Ripon Rotary Club has been serving Ripon for over 20 years and we are very fortunate to have such a generous community.

Chad DeGraff
Ripon Rotary Coat Drive Chair
www.riponrotary.org