REMINDER/Columbia Sportswear Company Donates Over 250 "Coats for Kids".Feature Writers, Metro Desk REMINDER...Tues. (Dec. 11) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHAT: Filled with holiday spirit and an overwhelming community service mission, Columbia Sportswear Company(R) (Nasdaq: COLM) donated over 250 youth parkas and jackets to the "Christmas for Kids" program. This annual community service program sponsored by the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors - Portland (NAIFA-Portland) helps underprivileged children in the community receive coats, clothing and toys for the holidays. More than 80 schools from various school districts, including Portland, Tigard/Tualatin, David Douglas, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Clackamas schools individually nominate the children who are in need of assistance. Representatives from NAIFA-Portland, Columbia Sportswear, the Royal Rosarians, law enforcement officers, UPS employees, school employees, and a host of other volunteers will help the children "shop" for personal items and gifts for their siblings. WHEN: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. WHERE: Hollywood West Fred Meyer Store (Entrance B) 3030 NE Weidler Portland, OR (28th and Broadway) WHO: More than $25,000 donated by NAIFA-Portland members, combined with other local businesses and thousands of dollars of individual donations by volunteers creates a huge shopping fund for the children. In addition, each child will receive the following from local organizations and companies: Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear Company NASDAQ: COLM is a United States company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. Founded in 1938 by the late Paul Lamfrom, father of present chairperson Gert Boyle, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Company: Donated over 250 jackets and parkas - one for each child in attendance. Columbia employees will volunteer all day. Fred Meyer: Hollywood West store offers a generous discount on all merchandise purchased for the children. Portland Police Department, Tigard Police Bureau, and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office: Officers will distribute friendly stuffed animals
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