Businesses in Huntsville have collaborated to give the gift of warmth this winter season with a Coats For Kids winter coat drive. Spearheaded by Melissa Daleman and in partnership with Rotary People of Action Huntsville, the coat drive will run for the month of October with distribution in the first two weeks of November.
Warm winter coats, new or gently used, can be dropped off at the Hunt House, Mobile Marine, Community Living Huntsville, Chestnut Park (Main Street), and Hyundai of Muskoka.
“My kids attend elementary school in Huntsville and as a Mum, last year I was heartbroken to see the number of kids who weren’t
wearing appropriate winter attire. There were kids in raincoats! I knew I had to try to do something so I reached out to the People of
Action Rotary Club for assistance in bringing it all together.,” says Daleman.
“The People of Action Rotary Club was thrilled to partner with Melissa to help her achieve her goal! Our mandate is boots on the
ground making a difference in our community and this initiative is perfect, something we can really rally around.” Says Jennifer
Jerrett, President, Rotary People of Action Huntsville.
They are asking the community to donate new or gently used winter coats for newborns to 14 years of age. They ask that the coats not have rips or patches, have working hardware, and be clean.
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