While no one can answer with complete certainty whether we’re in for a harsh or mild winter, there is no question all children need a warm coat in cold weather. Steve Schmitt, owner of Don’s Claytons Fine Drycleaning, is committed to providing a winter coat for every child who needs one.
Every October, Schmitt launches the Coat-A-Kid season. This year marks the program’s 30th year, with the official kickoff at 8 a.m. October 17 at Lodge Community School in Evansville, Indiana. Over the next few weeks and into December, community members are invited to bring gently used and new coats to any Don’s Claytons location. The coats will be cleaned, if needed, and distributed to area children in need via the Salvation Army, Evansville Christian Life Center, and in Boonville, at Hope Central on North Second Street. Coats of all sizes are needed, especially those for infants and smaller children.
Since its implementation at the local level, the Coat-A-Kid initiative has distributed approximately 150,000 coats throughout the community. Now in its 30th year, Steve Schmitt shares his thoughts on the milestone, “The Coat-A-Kid program has been dear to our hearts. We love doing it.â€
Now through December 31st, Don’s Claytons will accept new and gently used coats for infants, children, and teens at any of its nine locations in Evansville and Newburgh.
For more information about the Coat-A-Kid program, including a listing of all Don’s Claytons locations, visit http://www.donsclaytons.com
