Tapper's Coat Drive Extended Through Nov 25

For those who are challenged to meet basic needs, a winter coat is an unaffordable luxury and Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry seeks to help local residents stay warm this winter by hosting its 22nd annual Coat Drive now through Nov. 25.

Tapper's, in affiliation with Morgan Stanley, will accept gently used or new coats, hats, mittens and blankets, as well as, cash donations for new coats at locations throughout the metro area.

"We decided to extend the coat drive because the cold weather kicked in a little later this year," says Steven Tapper, custom designer and vice president of Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry. "We urge everyone to join us in this community effort that will change lives. With your help, Tapper's and Morgan Stanley expect to provide more than 2,500 coats for those in need in year."

Tapper's will also collect funds online at www.gofundme.com/tapperscoatdrive. Cash donations raised here and at all Tapper's, Marlee's, Tapper's Gold Exchange and Morgan Stanley locations will go toward the purchase of brand-new coats. A $20 donation will provide a child with a coat and gloves. Coats and warm winter items in all shapes are sizes are welcome. Tapper's handles distributing winter items, free of charge, directly to local residents in need and the organizations that support them. It is estimated the Tapper's coat drive has provided more than 38,200 winter items to metro-Detroit area families throughout the years.

For more information, call 248-865-6320, or visit www.tappers.com. Collection bins are available at the following Tapper's and Marlee's locations: Orchard Mall 6337 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: 248-932-7700 Twelve Oaks Mall (Tapper's and Marlee's) 27716 Novi Road Novi, Michigan 48377 Phone: 248-465-1800 Somerset Collection 2800 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 Phone: 248-649-2000 Tapper's Gold Exchange Locations Laurel Park Place 37700 W Six Mile Rd. Livonia, MI ?48152 734-464-0171 Lakeside Mall 14000 Lakeside Circle Sterling Heights, MI ?48313 586-566-4696 Morgan Stanley Locations: Ann Arbor 2001 Commonwealth Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone: 734-827-0524 Birmingham 220 Park St., Suite 220 Birmingham, MI 48009 Phone: 248-258-1750 Bloomfield Hills 40701 Woodward Ave., Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Phone: 248-723-1800 Farmington Hills 35055 W Twelve Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48331 248-848-8000 Grosse Pointe 130 Kercheval Ave. Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 313-343-8429 Troy 101 West Big Beaver Rd., Suite 1200 Troy, MI 48084 248-740-7100

ABOUT TAPPER'S Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry offers an exquisite selection of engagement rings, spectacular designer jewelry, and luxury timepieces. Tapper's provides a luxury shopping experience with unparalleled customer service at each of its three metro-area locations in Novi, Troy and West Bloomfield. A multi-generation family-owned business, Tapper's has been helping its customers Mark the Moment for more than 35 years. Visit Tapper's online at www.tappers.com.

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. For further information about Morgan Stanley, visit www.morganstanley.com.

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