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 over 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.
We are proud to have WTVR CBS-TV6 as our television partner for Coats For Kids.
Help Us Sort The Coats
The Christmas Center is located at Stony Point Fashion Park this year. Click the link above to learn about opportunities to volunteer with the Salvation Army. We will have opportunities to help set up coats in the Christmas Center soon! Stay tuned.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing a behind the scenes look at all the good the Salvation Army is doing in Greater Richmond!
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 [email protected]
Note: We do not have boxes to collect donations as we prefer donations to be loose, but we do have signs you can attach to the container of your choice!
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 [email protected]. 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 (2026 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 Signs and More!
Tools for your next coat drive.
Ballpark Warming Party 2026
On Saturday, Nov 21st 11am-1pm the Flying Squirrels and WTVR CBS 6 ask friends and fans to donate coats in support of Puritan Cleaners Coats for Kids program. This annual event is always a great time! More details to come soon – be sure to mark your calendars.
While warm coats for every member of the family are welcome, we especially needed kids coats.
Every year, you help by donating gently used or new coats you no longer need.
Puritan Cleaners cleans and repairs each donated coat before delivering them to the Salvation Army to be distributed to local families in the Christmas season. Thanks for your support!
