TODAY at 11am: Dr. Ko’s Coats for Kids Gives Out Coats at Ben Franklin Elementary on December 21

Contact: Heather Harper (504) 289-0499 or hharper@h2nola.net

Dr. Ko’s Coats for Kids Gives Out 100+ Coats at Ben Franklin Elementary on December 21WHAT:           Benjamin Franklin Elementary Mathematics and Science School will distribute the 100+ coats it received as the recipient of a “Coats for Kids” fundraiser, organized by Xavier Professor and Cellist, Dr. Jee-Yeoun Ko.  Xavier University President Dr. Reynold Verrett will be present, as well as representatives from the Urban League, who have both donated coats.In November, the annual Dr. Ko’s Coats for Kids Concert was held to raise money for the coat give-away. The annual event collects winter coats for children in need.WHEN:

      Wednesday, December 21, 11 amWHERE:

    Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

                     1116 Jefferson Ave.

                     New Orleans LA 70115