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For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
KOATS FOR KIDS CELEBRATES 20TH YEAR
With another cold winter right around the corner, United Way celebrated a milestone today, launching the 20th season of Koats for Kids with its partners at Elwick Community School in Winnipeg.
This year, thousands of children will find warmth and comfort in the generosity of Winnipeggers through United Way’s Koats for Kids program, which collects and distributes new and gently used winter outerwear, free of charge, to Winnipeg children and their families. Since 1989, 120000 articles of winter clothing have been distributed throughout the city.
“We are expecting close to 10 000 requests this year,” said Barb Brown, United Way program manager for Koats for Kids. “This is a great opportunity for people to recycle their winter outerwear and do something good for the community at the same time.”
Hosts and Koats for Kids spokespeople Sylvia Kuzyk, Laurie Mustard and Don Percy joined
approximately 400 students, teachers and parents at Elwick to launch the program in style. Over the past few weeks, middle years’ students at Elwick collected a generous harvest of winter outerwear which they proudly presented during the morning press conference. Students put up posters at schools and businesses in surrounding neighbourhoods, delivered flyers and even went door-to-door to make their coat drive a success.
“Our classes wanted to work together to ensure that all Winnipeg children and families had the
opportunity to stay warm this winter,” said Mrs. Collette, an Elwick teacher whose class participated in the drive. “Every time a student brought in a coat, they came in smiling from ear to ear because they felt good knowing that they were making a difference.”
Koats for Kids is a partnership between United Way of Winnipeg, CTY, the Winnipeg Sun, 1290 CFRW, United Way agency partner Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape, Perth’s, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and AMJ Campbell Van Lines. These sponsors collectively provide in-kind support to promote the program and to collect, transport, clean and distribute donated clothing.
Individual donations of coats, scarves, mitts, toques, boots or ski pants can be dropped off at any Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Station, Perth’s location or AMJ Campbell Van Lines office on Niakwa Road across from the mint. For larger donations, including school and workplace coat drives, please call 586-KOAT (5628) or email koatsforkids@shaw.ca to arrange for a pickup or drop off. Together, united, we’re creating opportunities for a warmer winter and better lives for all Winnipeggers.
For more information please contact:
Kate Fenske
Manager, Media Relations and Communications
United Way of Winnipeg
Phone 477-5360 (office) | 330-5160 (cell) | kfenske@UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca
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coats sizes 6 and 8 for both boys and girls; size 4 for boys; adult coats for larger children; scarves for boys; gloves for girls and boys ages 5-12. This year, when temperatures plummet, thousands of children will find warmth and comfort in the generosity of Winnipeggers through Koats for Kids. The Koats for Kids program collects and distributes gently-used winter outerwear, free of charge, to Winnipeg children and their families. This year marks the program’s 20th anniversary. Since 1989, close to 120 000 articles of winter outerwear have been distributed throughout the city.Koats for Kids is a partnership between:
These sponsors collectively provide in-kind support to promote the program and to collect, transport, clean and distribute donated clothing. Take advantage of this opportunity to recycle your winter outerwear and do something good for your community at the same time! Donations can be dropped off at any Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Station, Perth’s location or AMJ Campbell Van Lines at 12- 1333 Niakwa Road. For larger donations, or more information, call 586-KOAT (5628) or email. KOATS FOR KIDS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. When does the program run? A. Koats for Kids is a seasonal program that runs from October through February.
Q. How many requests does the program receive each year? A. On average, we receive approximately 10 000 requests for winter outerwear each year.
Q. Can I donate clothing items other than coats? A. We are also looking for donations of snow pants, hats, scarves, mittens and boots.
Q. Do you accept larger sizes? A. We will also take adult sizes to accommodate larger children and youth.
Q. Where can I drop off my donation? A. Donations of good quality children’s winter clothing can be dropped off at any Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Station, Perth’s location or AMJ Campbell Van Lines office at 12-1333 Niakwa Road.
Q. Our school/community group has completed a coat drive. Where can we drop off larger donations? A. Please drop off larger donations at AMJ Campbell Van Lines at 12 – 1333 Niakwa Road, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also call 586-KOAT(5628) or email.
Q. I would like to organize a coat drive at my school or workplace. How do I get started? A. Please call Barb Brown at 477-5360 for information.
Q. How can I obtain winter outwear for my children through the Koats for Kids program? A. Distribution is coordinated through approximately 150 elementary schools and daycares throughout Winnipeg. Check with your child’s school or daycare, or call 586-KOAT(5628).
Q. Where is the clothing stored? A. Clothing is repaired and stored at United Way agency partner Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape – 606 Selkirk Avenue.
Q. Can I go straight to Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape to collect my coat(s)? A. The Koats for Kids storage centre is not open to the public. Clothing can only be requested and collected from participating schools and daycares.
Q. What if the coats aren’t clean? A. We ask that donations of winter outerwear be clean, gently used and in good condition. However, the distribution centre at Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape has facilities to clean and repair donations. Clothing in need of dry cleaning will be taken to Perth’s.
Q. What is United Way’s role in the program? A. Each year, United Way brings together the partners and resources required to coordinate and promote the program. We also provide funding to staff the distribution centre for approximately 15 weeks.
coats sizes 6 and 8 for both boys and girls; size 4 for boys; adult coats for larger children; scarves for boys; gloves for girls and boys ages 5-12. This year, when temperatures plummet, thousands of children will find warmth and comfort in the generosity of Winnipeggers through Koats for Kids. The Koats for Kids program collects and distributes gently-used winter outerwear, free of charge, to Winnipeg children and their families. This year marks the program’s 20th anniversary. Since 1989, close to 120 000 articles of winter outerwear have been distributed throughout the city.Koats for Kids is a partnership between:
- United Way of Winnipeg
- CTV
- Winnipeg Sun
- 1290 CFRW
- Perth’s
- Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
- AMJ Campbell Van Lines
- Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape
These sponsors collectively provide in-kind support to promote the program and to collect, transport, clean and distribute donated clothing. Take advantage of this opportunity to recycle your winter outerwear and do something good for your community at the same time! Donations can be dropped off at any Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Station, Perth’s location or AMJ Campbell Van Lines at 12- 1333 Niakwa Road. For larger donations, or more information, call 586-KOAT (5628) or email. KOATS FOR KIDS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. When does the program run? A. Koats for Kids is a seasonal program that runs from October through February.Q. How many requests does the program receive each year? A. On average, we receive approximately 10 000 requests for winter outerwear each year.
Q. Can I donate clothing items other than coats? A. We are also looking for donations of snow pants, hats, scarves, mittens and boots.
Q. Do you accept larger sizes? A. We will also take adult sizes to accommodate larger children and youth.
Q. Where can I drop off my donation? A. Donations of good quality children’s winter clothing can be dropped off at any Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Station, Perth’s location or AMJ Campbell Van Lines office at 12-1333 Niakwa Road.
Q. Our school/community group has completed a coat drive. Where can we drop off larger donations? A. Please drop off larger donations at AMJ Campbell Van Lines at 12 – 1333 Niakwa Road, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also call 586-KOAT(5628) or email.
Q. I would like to organize a coat drive at my school or workplace. How do I get started? A. Please call Barb Brown at 477-5360 for information.
Q. How can I obtain winter outwear for my children through the Koats for Kids program? A. Distribution is coordinated through approximately 150 elementary schools and daycares throughout Winnipeg. Check with your child’s school or daycare, or call 586-KOAT(5628).
Q. Where is the clothing stored? A. Clothing is repaired and stored at United Way agency partner Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape – 606 Selkirk Avenue.
Q. Can I go straight to Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape to collect my coat(s)? A. The Koats for Kids storage centre is not open to the public. Clothing can only be requested and collected from participating schools and daycares.
Q. What if the coats aren’t clean? A. We ask that donations of winter outerwear be clean, gently used and in good condition. However, the distribution centre at Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape has facilities to clean and repair donations. Clothing in need of dry cleaning will be taken to Perth’s.
Q. What is United Way’s role in the program? A. Each year, United Way brings together the partners and resources required to coordinate and promote the program. We also provide funding to staff the distribution centre for approximately 15 weeks.
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