A Newport News business owner, Deborah Bowers, donates approximately 50 warm coats to WAVY 10’s Coats for Families campaign, significantly aiding local families facing winter challenges. Bowers, who operates G.I Jane’s Military Surplus, sources many of these coats from military personnel and emphasizes their practicality, offering both warmth and rain protection.
Bowers’ generosity goes beyond this donation; she actively engages in community service, helping individuals by providing food and temporary housing. “I hate to see people without,” she states, highlighting her belief in supporting those in need regardless of her own financial situation. Her compassionate actions serve as a powerful reminder of the impact individuals can have within their communities.
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