COATS FOR KIDS

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Program Purpose

Councils across North America can purchase new winter coats at a discount to be distributed to the children in need in their local communities. A featured program, Coats for Kids counts for two credits toward the Columbian Award.

Program Overview

Provide warmth for children in need during cold winter months. The goal of the Coats for Kids program is to ensure that no child in North America goes without a coat during the winter season. Through the dedication of councils across the United States and Canada, hundreds of thousands of new winter coats have been distributed to children since program inception.

Program Requirements

Councils are required to distribute a total of 6 cases (4 in Canada) made up of any of the following coats types/styles. Report activity using the online Program Report Form (#10784).

Type of Coat    Coats in One Case
Youth Coat                  12
Teen Coat                   12
Light Coat                   24
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