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Dec
11
Beta Theta Pi believes in Commitment to Community. In order to live this belief, each year we host our PennyCoat Clothing Drive. The drive usually takes place the two weeks sandwiching the Star Trees Lighting Ceremony. During these two weeks, bins are placed on campus and the whole Willamette community is invited to help participate. This year we had a particularly good year, with nearly every bin on campus having donations in it.
The climax of the event occurs on the day of Star Trees, a day when both the Willamette and Salem community combine. The drive extends to more than just the Willamette community, but to all of Salem as a whole. Brothers and friends of Beta Theta Pi go door-to-door in Salem, collecting articles of clothing for the drive. After going door-to-door, Beta Theta Pi voluntarily staffs the Star Trees event. We serve cookies, hot chocolate, pass out candy canes, and spread holiday cheer.
Each year the drive improves, and this 14th year was no exception. We collected over 2000 articles of clothing, an increase from our 1300 last year. All of this clothing was donated to Union Gospel Mission, a shelter that provides meals and clothing to the needy all year long.