Caring Causes - Salvation Army Coats for Kids

 The Salvation Army in the Twin Cities held a “Coats for Kids” coat collection this weekend at Target Field, as the first-place Minnesota Twins hosted a three-game series versus the New York Mets.

 

Thanks to a partnership with the Twins, volunteers from The Salvation Army were out on Target Plaza September 8, 9 and 10, two hours before the start of each game, with collection bins placed outside Gates 29 and 34, the two gates adjacent to the Plaza, and one bin in the Thomson Reuters Champions Club. Those who are going to the game, or just wanting to come down to donate, could drop off new or gently used coats for children and youth in need this winter.

 

Red kettles were out on the Plaza for those wishing to make a monetary gift. Just $25 will purchase a new, high-quality coat for a child in need. Gifts can also be made online at GiveCoats.org.

 

“Families continue to feel the effects of inflation and, more recently, rising unemployment,” said Lt. Colonel E. Randall Polsley, commander of The Salvation Army Northern Division, which includes Minnesota and North Dakota. “With rising costs for food, rent, gas and heat, we can help by providing kids the coats they need to stay warm this winter.”

 

“Remaining warm during the winter months should be a given – not a worry – for every child and family in Twins Territory,” said Twins President & CEO Dave St. Peter. “We are incredibly grateful to Twins fans joining our efforts this weekend, as together we work to provide desperately needed coats for our kids.”

 

The Twins coat collection last weekend is a precursor to The Salvation Army’s main coat drive, which will run September 15-30 this year. Coats and other winter wear for kids can be dropped off at any Salvation Army service center and at all six Livea Weight Control locations in the Twin Cities.

 

The Salvation Army’s Coats for Kids campaign has been helping to keep children warm for over 30 years. In that time, supporters have donated over 400,000 coats to local families in need. Learn more at GiveCoats.org.

 

 

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The Salvation Army Northern Division last year helped 300,000 people overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardship through a range of social services, meeting human needs without discrimination. This year, new struggles caused by food shortages, inflation, increased energy costs and the threat of eviction have elevated the numbers of those seeking assistance.

 

By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army Northern Division is #DoingTheMostGood at 77 operation centers in Minnesota and North Dakota. For more information about The Salvation Army Northern Division, please visit SalvationArmyNorth.org.