Warm Hearts Clothing Campaign To Kick Off Mid-November

Forcht Bank’s 3^rd annual “Warm Hearts” clothing drive begins November 17, 2015.

The general public is encouraged to drop off any new gloves, coats, hats, and scarves, sized infant to teen, at any of Forcht Bank’s 30 locations throughout Kentucky. Items may be dropped off between November 17^th and December 31^st. All clothing will then be collected and delivered to School Resource Centers and other local charities for distribution to children in need beginning January 4, 2016.

“Helping the children in our communities stay warm during the cold, winter months is a priority for Forcht Bank. After the success of last year’s glove drive, we had requests for coats, hats, and scarves, so we decided to collect any new garment that would help kids stay warm,” said Forcht Bank President Tucker Ballinger. “The bank will also donate $10 for every checking account opened during the clothing drive to purchase additional winter clothing.

In 2014, Forcht Bank employees, customers, and the general public donated 1,930 new pairs of gloves, 2,342 hats, 477 scarves, and 260 coats for children in need. Forcht Bank also donated $5,600 to “Warm Hearts” in addition to the clothing contributions.