Pittsburgh's Light of Life Rescue Mission launching winter apparel donation drive

As temperatures begin to cool, Pittsburgh's Light of Life Rescue Mission is asking the community to help provide warmth for people experiencing homelessness this winter.The North Side-based organization has launched its annual winter donation drive, Operation Winter Warmth, hoping to collect 2,500 coats and other cold-weather essentials, including hats, gloves, scarves and socks."We can make a difference in our city as we pitch in together," said Rev. Jerrel T. Gilliam, executive director of Light of Life.The mission is accepting new and gently used winter items for people of all ages."We realize that people who are experiencing homelessness there's no discrimination by age. We have children that need it all the way to older adults," said Gilliam.According to Gilliam, one of the biggest changes the organization has seen over the past year is an increase in older adults needing assistance."The thing that has shifted the most from last year has been older adults," said Gilliam. "There'