Neighborhood House Coat Giveaway

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The days and nights are starting to get very chilly and winter is right around the corner! The Neighborhood House will be hosting its 32nd annual Coat Giveaway on Thursday, October 26th, from 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or until all coats have been given away. Last year, over 700 coats were given away to children and adults! Coats are collected throughout the community in September and October and also purchased by donations. You can contribute by donating new or gently used coats or by volunteering at our Coat Giveaway!

There will be coats and other cold weather attire for children and adults of all sizes.

Please bring an ID and proof of parentage or guardianship for each child needing a coat example: medical card or birth certificate


Distribution will be on a first come, first served basis. 

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