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Why I Wanted to Help with Give A Kid A Coat by Courtney Westcott

A little over a year ago, I was walking in the cold attempting to get from my warm car into my warm school in as little time as possible. All the while, I was dreading the next time I would have to face the bitter …

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Thank You for Another Fantastic Give A Kid A Coat Campaign

Most folks say that their favorite time of the year is Christmas, but for us it’s Give A Kid A Coat. It’s the season where the best in folks comes out -- from our staff that puts in extra hours cleaning coats; to the folks at Fox 8, 1075KZL, and Rock92 for reminders and enthusiasm; to The Salvation Army staff and volunteers who help those in need try on and select coats; to donations from you. Ultimately, you are the ones that make this whole thing happen because without coats, there would be nothing for the rest of us to do. So, thank you for donating and for thinking of others. …

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Give A Kid A Coat 2021

On Saturday, February 13th, we wrapped up the 2021 Give A Kid A Coat campaign, and on Monday, we published a press release saying thanks and sharing this year’s stats. But I always feel like that’s a bit of an anti-climactic way to end such a monumental event because Give A Kid A Coat has evolved over the years into so much more than a coat drive. …

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Why Give A Kid A Coat Kicks Off in January

Thirty-five years ago, A Cleaner World kicked off the first ever Give A Kid A Coat campaign in October 1987, and for twenty-nine years, we followed the tradition of kicking off the campaign at various times throughout the month of October. The collection period would run for 5 to 6 weeks and would end anywhere from mid to late November. …

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2022 Give A Kid A Coat Campaign

The older I get, the more I dislike winter. It’s not that I mind the change in seasons; it’s that I just get cold so easily, and once I’m cold, it takes a long time for that chill to leave my bones. Imagine how I …

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