One of the iconic images of Mister Rogers was his cardigan sweaters. That has carried over into the television show “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” where the title character wears a red sweater. New and gently used sweaters and coats for both adults and kids are being gathered in the name and in honor of Fred Rogers for a good cause.
Seattle’s KCTS 9 (and probably your local PBS station) is getting ready to participate in the 20th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. It is set to run (locally, at least) from Friday January 13 to Sunday February 12, where (again locally) donated items will go to benefit Wellspring Family Services, Queen Anne Helpline and Northwest Center.
Collection bins will not only be at KCTS studio at the Seattle Center, but at PCC Natural Markets and Sound Credit Union throughout western Washington.
Kicking off the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive on Friday the 13th from 10am to 4pm KCTS 9 is hosting a Be My Neighbor Day at their Seattle Center studio (401 Mercer Street, Seattle). There will be crafts and activities and the character of Daniel Tiger will be there. Kids can meet Daniel and get a picture.
Guests will need to register on the Eventbrite page, which opens up on Saturday, January 7 at 10 – and of course bring a new or lightly used sweater/coat to donate.