9/29/2009
Libertyville Rotary Sunrise, Zengeler Cleaners Team Up for Annual Collection Drive for U.S. Veterans

Coat donations accepted through October 31st at Zengeler Cleaners’ Libertyville locations

Northbrook, IL, September 29, 2009: Libertyville Rotary Sunrise is once again hosting its annual “Coats for Vets” collection drive. The goal is to collect winter coats, jackets and other seasonal apparel for thousands of veterans in the northern Illinois area. Donations can be dropped off at either of Zengeler Cleaners Libertyville stores: 539 E. Park Avenue and 1401 Peterson Road, or given to any member of Libertyville Rotary Sunrise.

“Everyone talks about the impact of the economy during the past few months. We know many veterans have been impacted by the slowdown and we want to do whatever we can to help them during these challenging times,” said Tom Zengeler, President of Zengeler Cleaners. “Americans owe our freedom and our way of life to the exemplary service of our vets, and we want to show them our support.”

A primary need for many veterans is clothing, especially winter coats – a fact that prompted Libertyville Rotary Sunrise to start this collection drive in the first place. “In addition to coats and jackets, veterans also need blankets, gloves, hats and other seasonal apparel . . . everyday items we may take for granted, but items that our vets need quite badly,” continued Zengeler. With the support of civic-minded organizations like Rotary Sunrise and contributions from generous individuals, this year’s drive promises to be the most successful yet.

Once the items are collected, Zengeler Cleaners will inspect, repair as needed and clean every donated item. They will then deliver them to the VA Hospital – all compliments of Zengeler Cleaners – on or before Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11.. Donations will be accepted through Saturday, October 31st.

The Libertyville Rotary Sunrise chapter was founded in 1987. Tom Zengeler is an active Rotarian and Charter Member of Libertyville Rotary Sunrise. He is the President of Zengeler Cleaners and the 5th generation of Zengeler family leadership for the Midwest’s oldest and largest cleaner. Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and works to build peace and goodwill in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas worldwide.

For more information about the 2009 Coats for Vets drive, please contact Tom Zengeler, President, at (847) 272-6550, ext. 14, or visit Zengeler Cleaners’ website at www.zengelercleaners.com. Zengeler Cleaners’ seven stores are located in Deerfield, Hubbard Woods, Northfield, Winnetka, two Libertyville stores and the company’s headquarters store in Northbrook – with a new store now under construction in Long Grove. Zengeler Cleaners . . . America's First Family of Dry Cleaning™.