United Way helping to keep kids warm this winter through annual coat drive

United Way San Antonio is internet hosting its annual ‘Project Warmth’ coat drive.

It’s the 9th 12 months the group has hosted the drive. Their objective is to get 500 coats to households in want ahead of the winter season starts.

“It’s going to help countless families and it’s going to provide them a little bit of comfort during the next couple of months,” stated Kevin Femmel, Director of Communications at United Way.

Femmel stated United Way is a hub of non-profits. When other people need to donate their time, cash or pieces to a non-profit however don’t know the place, United Way is helping with a objective of helping everybody in the neighborhood.

“We raise money every year, roughly $50 million. What we do is we put that back into the community,” Femmel stated.

If you or somebody you already know is interested by getting assist from United Way, you’ll be able to name their 211 helpline.

Throughout the 12 months, United Way hosts more than one drives and fundraising occasions. Project Warmth at all times runs ahead of winter starts. This 12 months, the coat drive goes from October thirty first to November twenty first.

During the drive, the general public is inspired to donate new coats that may assist kids from babies to 18 years outdated.

There are more than one tactics you’ll be able to assist donate.

• You can donate through United Way’s Amazon web page.

• You can textual content PROJECTWARMTH to 41444.

• You can donate in individual at a number of native espresso retail outlets. Those come with:

  • Starbucks, 255 E. Basse Rd.

  • Olmos Perk, 5223 McCullough Ave.

  • Early Bird Coffee, 11745 I-10 #527.

“People can go to these coffee shops, get a nice cup of coffee, support small businesses like Olmos Perk and Early Bird and drop off a coat to help make a difference in a child’s life,” Femmel stated.

After the drive ends, United Way will distribute the donated coats to the households they serve.

“They can come pick them up, we can deliver them, we really just want to meet them where they are and make sure we are as accessible as we can be for them,” Femmel stated.

You can be told extra about Project Warmth online.