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Every Size Counts
Infants, toddlers & school-age kids
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School Bus Ready
Keeping kids cozy on chilly mornings
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Coast Community
Neighbors caring for neighbors
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Easy Drop-Off
Convenient partner hubs coastwide
Warm Coats, Bright Smiles
Bringing Holiday Cheer to Coast Kids
ποΈ Collection Period: November 11 – December 11
When temperatures drop along the Gulf Coast, a warm coat means children can play, learn, and grow comfortably all winter long.
Warm & Protected
Cozy For Chilly Days
Winter on the Gulf Coast brings damp, chilly winds. A thick winter coat ensures every toddler and young child stays snug on morning walks and outdoor play.
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Happy & United
Warmth For Every Child
Our drive collects jackets, parkas, windbreakers, and fleece outerwear so brothers, sisters, and classmates have warm coats to share and wear with pride.
π― Goal: Warm 1,000+ local children
Clean & Fresh
Cleaned with Care
Thanks to our cleaning partner Edgewater Cleaners, gently used coats are lovingly freshened and inspected before distribution to local families.
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What Can You Donate?
We welcome new and gently used coats in clean condition with working zippers and all buttons intact. All children's sizes are needed, from infant snowsuits to youth extra-large!
Drop-Off Locations
Where to Bring Your Coat Donations
ποΈ Collection Period: November 11 – December 11
Drop your coats into the official Coats for Kids collection bins at any of our convenient partner locations below from November 11 through December 11:
WLOX Drop-Off: 208 Debuys Road, Gulfport, MS 39531
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Technology Partner
C Spire
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All South Mississippi Locations
Collection bins available at all South MS locations
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Coastwide Financial Partner
Peoples Bank
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All MS Gulf Coast Branch Lobbies
Collection bins available at all coastal branches
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Note: Excludes Keesler Air Force Base & Armed Forces Retirement Branches.
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Cleaning & Care Partner
Edgewater Cleaners
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Biloxi Store
2575 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS
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Car Wash Sponsor
Rich's Car Wash
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Biloxi Location
1839 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS
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Gulfport Location
2018 E Pass Rd, Gulfport, MS 39507
Community Champions
Proud Community Sponsors
We extend our deepest gratitude to the local businesses whose dedication and support keep our children warm each holiday season.
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Official Sponsor
Technology Partner
Cleaning Partner
Banking Partner
Give the Gift of Warmth Today!
Your gently worn or new coat will bring genuine happiness and comfort to a South Mississippi child heading to school this winter. Check your closets or pick up an extra coat while shopping this week!
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