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Dec.

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Care for Kids Coat Drive 2024

September 21 – December 5 , 2024

From September 21 to December 5 , 2024, Care for Kids is collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and Susie’s Coats for Kids to provide warmth and compassion to Lucas County children and families in need! Our collective aim is to gather a total of 2,000 coats, and we invite you to be a part of this heartwarming mission.

Last year, we collected an impressive 1,550 coats. With your help, we’re confident we can do even more this year.

How You Can Contribute:

  1. Donate a Coat – We are accepting new, gender-neutral coats in children’s size 7/8 through adult large. Please refer to our detailed guidelines below to ensure your donation meets our coat requirements.
  2. Make a Cash Donation – Can’t drop off a coat? Your financial support can still make a huge impact! Contribute $500 or $1,000, and we will purchase coats on your behalf. 100% of cash donations are allocated towards buying coats, ensuring every dollar you donate contributes directly to warming a child this winter. Every donation counts!
  3. Order Online – Prefer online shopping? You can order a new coat from the comfort of your home. Simply use our Amazon Wish List to select and ship coats directly to us. Alternatively, you may purchase from retailers like Costco and have your donations shipped to the following address: Designetics – 1624 S Eber Rd., Holland, Ohio 43528

For more updates and to show your support, check out our Facebook Event Page (coming soon).

Interested in being more involved or need further details? Feel free to reach out to Sydney Williams at swilliams@icareforkids.org.

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Past Events

Oct

26

Volunteer

Bethany House Fall Clean-Up

October 26, 2024 @ 10am

Care for Kids will be supporting Bethany House Toledo with fall clean-up on October 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. This effort will assist in readying their outdoor space for winter and ensuring a lively and healthy landscape come springtime.

Would you like to be a part of our initiative? Simply complete this form, and we will be in touch.

Bethany House, situated in Northwest Ohio, provides sanctuary for victims of domestic violence and their children seeking refuge from abusive environments. Unlike typical shelters offering short-term accommodations in dormitory settings, Bethany House stands as the sole domestic violence shelter in the Toledo area providing long-term, apartment-style transitional housing. Since its inception in 1984, Bethany House has supported over 2,000 individuals, offering more than 300,000 nights of secure shelter for those fleeing domestic abuse within our community.

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Sep.

21

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Care for Kids Coat Drive Kickoff

September 21 from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us for an evening of purpose and passion! This special event is about so much more than networking—it’s a celebration of community and compassion, marking the beginning of our annual Coat Drive. Come together with like-minded individuals, companies, and foundations to support our shared goal of providing essential warmth to local children who need it most.

Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Holy Toledo! Room, overlooking Fifth Third Field
Cost: $50 – 100% of your ticket price goes directly towards purchasing coats for children.

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May

22

Volunteer

Bethany House Spring Clean-Up

May 22, 2024 @ 3pm

Join us on May 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., as we undertake a spring clean-up at Bethany House Toledo ensuring their property is clear of winter debris and primed for the summer ahead.

Would you like to be a part of our initiative? Simply complete this form, and we will be in touch.

Bethany House, situated in Northwest Ohio, provides sanctuary for victims of domestic violence and their children seeking refuge from abusive environments. Unlike typical shelters offering short-term accommodations in dormitory settings, Bethany House stands as the sole domestic violence shelter in the Toledo area providing long-term, apartment-style transitional housing. Since its inception in 1984, Bethany House has supported over 2,000 individuals, offering more than 300,000 nights of secure shelter for those fleeing domestic abuse within our community.

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Nov.

05

Care for Kids Coat Drive Fall Collection Event

November 5, 2023 @ 12 pm – 3 pm

On Sunday, November 5 from 12-3 p.m., Toledo-area residents are invited to attend the fourth annual coat collection event benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and Susie’s Coats. Join us for food, fun and philanthropy!

Toledo residents and surrounding communities, you’re invited to the second annual Care for Kids Coat Drive fall collection event on November 5, 2023, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Location to be determined.

Event Details

Supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and Susie’s Coats, the Care for Kids Coat Drive is a charitable initiative focused on providing warmth and care to local children in need. Join us on November 5 for a day filled with food, fun and philanthropy for all.

We encourage attendees to bring new, gender-neutral coats (children’s sizes 7/8 through adult large) for donation. Several food trucks will be on-site, offering delicious treats and refreshments.

Our Goal

Our goal, as always, is to fill the truck provided by Dave White Chevrolet! Last year we set a goal to collect 1,000 coats—and we surpassed that number by 335. This year, we’re aiming for 2,000 coats to be collected, and we’re challenging YOU to help us get there.

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Oct.

15

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Care for Kids Coat Drive 2023

October 15 – December 8 , 2023

From October 15 to December 8, 2023, Care for Kids is collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and Susie’s Coats for Kids to provide warmth and compassion to Lucas County children and families in need! Our collective aim is to gather a total of 2,000 coats, and we invite you to be a part of this heartwarming mission.

Last year, we collected an impressive 1,335 coats. With your help, we’re confident we can do even more this year.

How You Can Contribute:

  1. Drop-off Locations: Visit any of our convenient drop-off points to donate.
  2. Monetary Donation: Consider donating $1,000 which will allow us to purchase 50 warm coats for children. Every dollar ensures warmth for our kids this winter.
  3. Shop & Ship: Buy a new, gender-neutral coat in sizes ranging from children’s 7/8 to adult large. You can shop either in-store or online at places like Amazon, Zulily or Costco. Then, have your order shipped directly to Designetics at 1624 S. Eber Rd., Holland, Ohio 43528

For more updates and to show your support, check out our Facebook Event Page (coming soon).

Interested in being more involved or need further details? Feel free to reach out to Sydney Williams at swilliams@icareforkids.org.

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