Coats for Kids

FOX23 News, Fidelis Care and the National Cleaner Association thank all of those who donated to this year's Coats For Kids program. We also wish to thank the tireless efforts of the participating dry cleaners for their donation of time and manhours cleaning all those coats. It takes several weeks to gather a total and we will post it here when available. If you are in need of a coat, please check with the distribution center nearest you listed here.

Help us to keep kids in need warm during these cold winter months!

Join FOX23 News and support Coats for Kids – an important community campaign designed to provide gently used warm outerwear to local kids in need. 

How does it work?

The National Cleaners Association (NCA) and your local participating dry cleaner have graciously agreed to once again clean gently used kids outerwear which may be dropped off at local participating dry cleaners throughout the Capital Region.  Once cleaned, the coats will be distributed at a number of local service organizations.  Many community groups, schools, and service organizations will be conducting drives to supply coats to the dry cleaners. 

Where should I bring my kids gently used outerwear?

 Look for the FOX23 News posters featuring FOX23 News meteorologists Steeve Teeling and Brandon Hertell which will be prominently displayed at your favorite local participating dry cleaner.  Or simply ask your favorite dry cleaner if they are participating or would be willing to do so.  

Special thanks to the National Cleaners Association -  and to all of the participating local dry cleaners - for their generous support to ensure that kids are warm this winter!

How can I help? 

It’s easy to get involved!  Starting October 1st, simply donate gently used warm kids outerwear to your local dry cleaners.   Consider getting your neighbors and friends involved, too.  Encourage everyone you know to get participate, including your school, PTA, college, fire department, or other service groups, community agencies and organizations - encourage everyone you know to get involved!   By simply donating a warm coat that no longer fits your child, you can help to warm the heart of a local child this winter!   

Call us at (518) 862-2323 with your story about a local drive for Coats for Kids! 

And be sure to watch FOX23 News
For updates and stories about our Coats for Kids Campaign! 

Special thanks to our sponsors:    

FOX23 News
National Dry Cleaners Association
All of the Local Participating Dry Cleaners
Fidelis Care