The Fallon Cares Community Winter Coat Drive collected more than 125 coats to help local families in need this winter. The annual effort brought together volunteers, local businesses, and donors from across Churchill County.
Community members donated clean, new, and gently used winter coats in all sizes, with a special need for children’s sizes 5 to 18. Donations were collected at Louie’s Ace Hardware, Nature’s Beauty Salon, WaFed Bank, Financial Horizons, Century 21 Realty, and 7 Sisters Co.
Coats were distributed to anyone in need Oct. 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 750 W. Richards St. in Fallon.
JustServe presented Sarah Lavy with the Heart of Service Award in recognition of her contributions to the community. The award honors individuals whose service strengthens communities, inspires others to serve, and brings people together through generosity, integrity, and purpose. The award recognizes Lavy’s efforts to unite the community, encourage volunteerism, and advance the spirit of service through JustServe and America 250. Lavy has organized the winter coat drive independently for several years.
“I want to say first and foremost that all Glory goes to God. Because God makes a way. Everything I do is to serve Him. I want Him to be glorified in everything I do. One of my main goals when I do this, and anything I do, is to make sure that people who maybe don’t feel seen, feel seen. I’m so thankful to the church. You guys provide a facility and help every year. There is no way I could do this on my own. It really does take a village,” Lavy said.
Three additional Heart of Service Award recipients were recognized: Monica Miller of the Pregnancy Care Center of Churchill County, Pastor Dawn Blundell of Epworth Methodist Church, and Lori Crook, coordinator of Fallon Daily Bread.
“JustServe was honored to recognize Sarah Lavy, Pastor Dawn Blundell, Lori Crook and Monica Miller with the Heart of Service Award as part of the America 250 celebration. Their willingness to turn compassion into action is a beautiful reminder that one person’s desire to serve can inspire an entire community to serve their neighbors,” JustServe specialist Debbie Perazzo said.
Community members interested in future volunteer opportunities and service projects can visit JustServe.org to find ways to make a difference in their community.
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