Coats for Kids

We have distributed over 65,000 winter coats since 1999!

Collection Dates: November 1st-30th

We need your help!

A staggering 1 in 5 children in Allen County lives in poverty, with families working to make ends meet but unable to provide basic needs for their children.

Our purpose is simple: To provide a warm winter coat to every child in need in our county.

Be a part of this great Fort Wayne tradition! Donate today!

1. Donate a new or gently used winter weight coat at any of the following locations 

  • Peerless Cleaners
  • YMCA locations in Allen, Wells and Huntington counties 
  • Sweetwater
  • Darlington Holiday Warehouse
  • Parkview Ortho Hospital   

2. Make a financial donation to help purchase new coats!

  • $25 will provide a new winter coat, hat, scarf and mittens for a child. 

 

If you are a school or social service agency in need of coats for the children you serve, please Email the Volunteer Center at info@volunteerfortwayne.org or call (260) 424-3505

 

   

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Last Year's Results

6,327

Winter Coats Distributed

125

Schools and Agencies Served

Make a difference! Help us help children in need this winter!

A donation of $25.00 will provide a new winter coat, hat, gloves and scarf for a local child in need.

Program Sponsors 

Partners

We salute these organizations and foundations who choose to help fund and support our mission.

 

 

 

The Volunteer Center abides by the principles of the Donor Bill of Rights as established by the American Association of Fundraising Counsel, the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the Council for Advancement and Support for Education, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Click here to view the Donor Bill of Rights.