Koats for Kids donates items of winter clothing to children in need.
Manitobans are asked to help share the warmth and generosity of the holiday season with children who still need winter clothing by donating new or gently used winter coats, pants, boots, hats and mittens to the United Way’s Koats for Kids program. This request was made by Premier Greg Selinger.
“Manitobans are known for their generosity year-round, but especially during the holidays,” said Selinger. “The need is urgent this year and I know we will pull together to make sure that every child who needs a winter coat will have one.”
For more than 20 years, Koats for Kids has donated items of winter clothing to children who need them including jackets and snow pants.
“Having proper winter outerwear is important for everyone in Winnipeg, but especially kids,” said Susan Lewis, president, United Way of Winnipeg. “It’s only December and already Koats for Kids has received 350 more orders than all of last year. In some cases, lack of warm winter clothing keeps kids at home and away from school, denying them access to a full education.”
New or gently used children’s outerwear in all sizes can be dropped off at the annual open house at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Dec. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Clothing can also be dropped off at any Winnipeg Perth’s location or Fire Paramedic Station.
