Coats For Kids
Thank you for donating!
Since 1988, we’ve collected coats of all sizes each November for our Coats For Kids campaign.
This November, while we need all warm coats – we especially need kid’s coats. Our team at Puritan Cleaners will clean and repair each donated coat before delivering them to the Salvation Army to be distributed to local families in need.
With approximately 500,000 coats collected over the years, we couldn’t be more proud of our generous customers and our outstanding staff. Thanks to you, Central Virginia is a warmer place to live.
Can’t make it by to drop off a coat? You can still support local families by making a secure donation directly to the Salvation Army . They offer assistance through food, Christmas gifts, emergency relief, and help us distribute coats to families who need them at no charge.
Sorting The Coats
The Christmas Center is located at Stony Point Fashion Park this year. We will be sorting thousands of coats and making the space look like a department store coat section.
If you want a behind the scenes look at coat sorting day, check out this video to see the fun from 2023.
How You Can Help
- If you’re a school
We’ve found that a short event gives the best return with minimal time and labor. You can drop them off at any Puritan Cleaners location or with a little planning, Puritan Cleaners will come to your school to pick the coats up – often with a friend from WTVR CBS 6 or the Richmond Christmas Mother. That’s it! It’s easy and makes a big difference in our community. If your school would like to schedule a pickup, email us at community@puritancleaners.com
- If you’re a business
Collecting coats or volunteering is a great team building event! We invite our business friends to collect coats internally and bring your teams by one of our locations or join us at the Ballpark Warming party (info below). We’d love to celebrate you! Each coat makes such a difference. If your team is interested in collecting or volunteering, please email us at community@puritancleaners.com. We’ll make sure your team feels warm ‘n fuzzy.
- If you’re an individual
Every coat makes a difference and yours is much appreciated. Please drop off your coat at any Puritan Cleaners location in November. The earlier the better, as your prompt contribution will allow us to clean your coat and meet the deadline for this year’s Salvation Army Christmas Center distribution. While our greatest need is kid’s coats, any size coat is appreciated and will be placed in the hands of someone in need.
To volunteer for our Coat Sorting Day, click here (2024 date coming soon).
If you would like to get more involved, contact the Salvation Army at (804) 225-7470 or online for volunteer information. Whether it’s a coat, your time, or money, we’d like to thank you for your support.
Coats For Kids Promotional Kit – Tools for your next coat drive.
Click on any document to download an 8.5″ x 11″ sized pdf file.
Ballpark Warming Party
Saturday, Nov 9th 11am-1pm the Flying Squirrels and WTVR CBS 6 invite all their friends and fans to donate coats in support of Puritan Cleaners Coats for Kids program. Come out to the Diamond and enjoy live music, hot dogs, bounce houses, monster trucks, first responder vehicles and more.
