Fort Wayne Leaders Launch 27th Annual 'Coats for Kids' Campaign with Goal of 13,500 Coats
Fort Wayne leaders, including Mayor Sharon Tucker, officially kicked off the 27th Annual 'Coats for Kids' campaign. The initiative, organized by the Volunteer Center, aims to collect and distribute 13,500 new or gently used coats to children in need across Northeast Indiana. The campaign was launched at the MLK Montessori School, with community members in attendance. Donations of coats, ranging from children's size 5 to adult sizes, are being accepted from now until November 30. Designated drop-off bins are available at various locations throughout Allen, Wells, and Huntington counties, including all Kroger locations, Advanced Chiropractic Life Center, Darlington Holiday Warehouse, IBEW 305 Union Hall, Peerless Cleaners, Parkview Ortho Hospital, Sweetwater (Main campus), Salsa Grille locations, The Volunteer Center, United Auto Workers Union Hall, and YMCA branches. Cash donations are also accepted online. The campaign highlights the significant need within the community, noting that over 17% of children i...
