Children Can Stay Warm Thanks To Coats 4 Kids

A project that collects gently used and new coats for needy families began the collection phase of its annual campaign last week.

Coats 4 Kids is hoping to help hundreds of children in Spokane who can use a coat another child has outgrown, said Alice Ehrmantrout, a member of the campaign planning committee for Coats 4 Kids.

Used coats in good condition can be dropped off at any Westco Martinizing dry cleaning store. The coats will be cleaned prior to distribution.

The nearest Westco Martinizing store to the Hillyard area is at 7704 N. Division.

Distribution of the coats will begin Oct. 20 at the Northeast Community Center for residents living in the 99207 zip code and outlying areas.

Identification will be required, and parents are encouraged to bring their children with them to make their own selection.

Coat distribution is being coordinated by the Hillyard Senior Center.

Coats 4 Kids is hoping to collect 10,000 coats in the next 12 months. , DataTimes