Door County YMCA partners with Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Drive

Coats for Kids

Door County YMCA Partners with the Knights of Columbus Coats For Kids Drive

The Knights of Columbus, in partnership with the Door County YMCA, is proud to announce the launch of “Coats for Kids”, aimed at ensuring that children in need have warm coats to protect them during the upcoming winter months.

The “Coats for Kids” program, spearheaded by the local Knights of Columbus chapter in Sturgeon Bay, is dedicated to providing warmth, comfort, and security to children who may not have access to proper winter attire. This year’s partnership with the Door County Y will allow for an even greater impact within our local community, reaching more families in need through the Y’s broad network of members, camps, and children’s programs.

Event Details:

  • What: Coats for Kids Distribution Event
  • When: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Where: Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center
  • Who: Community members

The Knights of Columbus, in their pilot year, will provide 72 brand-new winter coats for boys and girls of all ages and sizes, which will be distributed at no cost to eligible families. The event will also feature information about YMCA programs that support local families year-round.

Gary Drexler, a representative of the Knights of Columbus, stated, "We believe no child should face winter without the basic necessity of a warm coat. By working with the Door County Y, we can help ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, is prepared for the cold weather ahead."

Tonya Felhofer, CEO of the Door County Y, echoed this sentiment, adding, "This collaboration reflects the shared values of the Y and the Knights of Columbus in supporting the well-being of children and families. Together, we can help more kids stay warm, safe, and healthy this winter."

For more information about the event, please contact the Door County Y at 920.743.4949.

About Door County YMCA:

The Door County YMCA: For Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Driven by its founding mission, the Door County YMCA has 200 full and part-time staff serving over 11,822 members in Door County from facilities in Fish Creek and Sturgeon Bay in a broad range of programming for all ages. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, the Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across 10,000 communities nationwide.

 

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Locations: Sturgeon Bay Center