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.
Help Us Sort The Coats
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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!
Click here for all of the Salvation Army’s opportunities to volunteer.
Check out this video to see the fun from 2022.
How You Can Help
- If you’re a school or business
We’ve found that a short event gives the best return with minimal time and labor. A typical school or business sends an email or letter to parents or employees a few days in advance, then collects the coats one morning. You can drop them off at any Puritan Cleaners location or with a little planning, Puritan Cleaners will come to your location 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.
Please click here to email our team to arrange for a Coat Drive / pick-up. Please call early, as we have limited availability for pick-ups.
- 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.
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 18th 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.
