Signature Events

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 check our guidelines to ensure your donation meets the requirements.
2. Make a Cash Donation – Prefer to give financially? Donate online here. Your gift of $1,000 will go directly toward purchasing high-quality coats for local children. 100% of all cash donations are used to buy coats.
3. Order Online – You can shop from home using our Walmart Registry, or purchase from a retailer like Costco and have items shipped directly to:
   Designetics – 1624 S Eber Rd., Holland, OH 43528
4. Spread the Word – Help us grow our impact by sharing this campaign with your friends, family, and coworkers. Post on social media, include it in a company newsletter, or talk to your employer about launching a team initiative or matching donations.

Let’s come together as a community to wrap our children in warmth this winter—one coat at a time. For more updates and to show your support, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Questions or want to get more involved? Contact Sydney Williams at swilliams@icareforkids.org

Our goal is to create and strengthen relationships between local businesses and nonprofits, to drive positive change in our community. We invite you join this inspiring event to make a difference, build new relationships, and amplify our collective impact.

Event Highlights:

• Community Impact Showcase: Engage with 48+ local nonprofits focused on children and family services in our region.
• Networking: Connect with business leaders and like-minded individuals who share your passion for giving back and making a difference.
• Leadership Panel: Gain insights on how businesses and nonprofits can collaborate for greater impact.
• Board Member Accelerator Training (Optional): Strengthen your nonprofit’s leadership and governance with expert guidance.

Ticket Price: $60 (100% of ticket sales go toward purchasing coats for local children in need).

Community IMPACT Guide

Our region is filled with nonprofits working every day to make life better for children, families, and neighborhoods. The Community IMPACT Guide is your one-stop resource to explore their missions and discover meaningful ways to get involved.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, giving or building partnerships, this guide makes it easy to connect with causes that matter to you.

Explore the Community IMPACT Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.