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What is Coats for Kids?
Coats for Kids was started in 1981 by local radio station employees, when they realized that a large number of children were missing school in the winter because they did not have warm coats. That November, Coats for Kids Cleveland was founded and the radio station began soliciting donations of like-new, gently worn coats and cash donatioins to purchase new coats. Since that initial campaign, more than $3 million has been raised and over 400,000 new or like-new coats have been distributed to children in need throughout northeast Ohio.
When is the Campaign?
The 2009 campaign officially begins on Monday, November 2 and continues through the end of December. Collections bins are located in area malls (Parmatown, Great Northern, South Park, Midway, Great Lakes, Legacy Village and Crocker Park), in northeast Ohio Howard Hanna office locations, and in area BJs locations.
Many additional events and collections take place each year from Labor Day thru the Christmas holidays. For up-to-date information on those events, check out the Coats for Kids "Cold Remedies" blog on the Coats for Kids homepage! Goals for the 2009 Campaign
This is the 28th year of operations for Coats for Kids. We hope to collect 35,000 coats and/or raise $125,000 in the 2009 campaign. All coats collected and funds raised benefit children living in Northeast Ohio.
How Does My Family Qualify To Receive A Coat(s)?
Contact the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland at (216) 861-8185 or visit your local Salvation Army Community Center!
Volunteer
Give the gift of time by Volunteering. Contact Loretta Arnold at 216-520-2600 for more information and to schedule your school, troop, organization or business.
Monetary Donations
You can also help by mailing a check made payable to:
COATS FOR KIDS P.O. BOX 74767 Cleveland, Ohio 44194 How do I Contact Coats for Kids
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CFK Cold Remedies
2009 HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION UPDATE! The Salvation Army and Coats for Kids will hold the annual distribution of coats, toys and holiday food at The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University on Thursday, December 17. The Salvation Army will conduct registration of families in need each Friday in October and the first Friday in November at six Salvation Army Cleveland locations. Registration hours are 9 am - 2 pm. Please bring drivers license or state ID, birth certificate and current medical benefit card for each child (newborn - age 12), and proof of income.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...Volunteer groups are needed to work 4-hour shifts at the Coats for Kids warehouse on dates through mid-December. To learn more about volunteering or to sign up your group or organization, contact Loretta by email at LArnold-CFK@WTAM.com or by phone at 216-986-8957. BURNING RIVER ROLLER GIRLS BOUT FOR CHARITY...It's a Black & Blue bout to benefit Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids featuring the Burning River Roller Girls. Satuday, November 7 at Wolstein Center (doors open at 5 pm, bout begins at 6 pm). Bring a new or gently worn coat to donate, or drop some change in the collection bins! DISCOUNT DRUG MART SUPPORTS COATS FOR KIDS...Discount Drug Mart locations are selling paper "coats" at store checkouts thru Tuesday, December 1 for just $1! Give $1, support Coats for Kids, and receive a $1 off coupon for Energizer batteries. All the money collected from this campaign goes to the purchase of new coats to be given to children in need in Northeast Ohio. CARLTON HARLEY DAVIDSON EXTENDS CAMPAIGN...Carlton Harley Davidson (11771 State Route 44, Mantua, 44255) has extended their Coats for Kids campaign thru the coming holiday season. Receive $5 off your purchase when you donate a new or gently worn coat! Plus, Country Club members will receive 20 bonus points for each donation made. HERE'S HOW TO DONATE TO COATS FOR KIDS! The 2009 Coats for Kids campaign runs from Monday, November 2 through the end of December. New or gently worn coats can be donated during that timeframe at area malls (Parmatown, Great Northern, South Park, Midway, Great Lakes, Legacy Village, and Crocker Park); at any local Howard Hanna real estate office; or at any area BJs location! You can also make a monetary donation by sending a check, made payable to Coats for Kids, to Coats for Kids, P.O. Box 74767, Cleveland, Ohio 44194. 2009 CLASSROOM CONTEST
2009 Coats for Kids Classroom Contest! Attention all teachers -- register your class now to participate in the 2009 Coats for Kids Classroom Contest. The contest runs Monday, November 9 - Tuesday, December 15. Encourage the kids in your class to contribute their spare change to the 2009 Coats for Kids Campaign. Print out the Coats for Kids icons to post in your classroom to recognize who donated, and how much! Challenge the other classes in your school to a competition, and your class may win a party with food from Mr. Hero at the conclusion of the contest. The three classes who collect the largest total overall donation of money will be the winners, and each of those classes will receive a party with food from Mr. Hero! Winners will be announced in January 2010. To register to participate in the 2009 Coats for Kids Classroom Contest, please send an email to: LArnold-CFK@WTAM.com. NOTE: At the conclusion of the contest, all monies collected must be delivered/sent to Coats for Kids, c/o Clear Channel Cleveland, 6200 Oak Tree Blvd., 4th Floor, Independence, OH 44131. CFK Cold Remedies
CFK Cold Remedies
2009 HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION UPDATE! The Salvation Army and Coats for Kids will hold the annual distribution of coats, toys and holiday food at The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University on Thursday, December 17. The Salvation Army will conduct registration of families in need each Friday in October and the first Friday in November at six Salvation Army Cleveland locations. Registration hours are 9 am - 2 pm. Please bring drivers license or state ID, birth certificate and current medical benefit card for each child (newborn - age 12), and proof of income.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...Volunteer groups are needed to work 4-hour shifts at the Coats for Kids warehouse on dates through mid-December. To learn more about volunteering or to sign up your group or organization, contact Loretta by email at LArnold-CFK@WTAM.com or by phone at 216-986-8957. BURNING RIVER ROLLER GIRLS BOUT FOR CHARITY...It's a Black & Blue bout to benefit Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids featuring the Burning River Roller Girls. Satuday, November 7 at Wolstein Center (doors open at 5 pm, bout begins at 6 pm). Bring a new or gently worn coat to donate, or drop some change in the collection bins! DISCOUNT DRUG MART SUPPORTS COATS FOR KIDS...Discount Drug Mart locations are selling paper "coats" at store checkouts thru Tuesday, December 1 for just $1! Give $1, support Coats for Kids, and receive a $1 off coupon for Energizer batteries. All the money collected from this campaign goes to the purchase of new coats to be given to children in need in Northeast Ohio. CARLTON HARLEY DAVIDSON EXTENDS CAMPAIGN...Carlton Harley Davidson (11771 State Route 44, Mantua, 44255) has extended their Coats for Kids campaign thru the coming holiday season. Receive $5 off your purchase when you donate a new or gently worn coat! Plus, Country Club members will receive 20 bonus points for each donation made. HERE'S HOW TO DONATE TO COATS FOR KIDS! The 2009 Coats for Kids campaign runs from Monday, November 2 through the end of December. New or gently worn coats can be donated during that timeframe at area malls (Parmatown, Great Northern, South Park, Midway, Great Lakes, Legacy Village, and Crocker Park); at any local Howard Hanna real estate office; or at any area BJs location! You can also make a monetary donation by sending a check, made payable to Coats for Kids, to Coats for Kids, P.O. Box 74767, Cleveland, Ohio 44194. |
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has started their 2009 Coats for Kids campaign! Stop by any Howard Hanna office between now and December 26 and drop off your donation of a new or gently-used winter coat. Monetary donations are also welcome -- please make checks payable to Coats for Kids - Cleveland, and drop off your check at a nearby Howard Hanna office, or mail it to Coats for Kids - Cleveland, P.O. Box 74767, Cleveland, OH 44194. Howaard Hanna is a major partner of Coats for Kids, and we appreciate their support! Special Thanks
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