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It is the Season....Coats for Kids! Can You Help?

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Real Estate Agent with Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)

Many organizations are working on finding warmth for kids for the upcoming COLD season, and you can help!

 Check in with the Salvation Army on their Coats for Kids Drive October 3 -16th.  This is an effort sponsored by Kowalski's  AmeriPride Services LOVE 105 FM and Eyewitness News 5.  Check out the details here if you can help kids in Minnesota find a warm coat in this upcoming winter!  And, THANK YOU!

 

COATS FOR KIDS - October 3-16, 2011

For 26 years, the Coats for Kids program – a joint effort of The Salvation Army and 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS – has provided coats for Twin Cities’ children. More than 285,000 coats and winter accessories have been distributed to Twin Cities’ children through Coats for Kids since the program began.

View our Coats for Kids commercials on YouTube.

COAT DROP OFF LOCATIONS
We need new or gently used children's winter coats. Please wash all coats prior to donating. Winter accessories like gloves/mittens, hats, snow boots or snow pants can also be donated.
Check out our list of drop off locations.

 
 

DON'T HAVE A COAT TO DONATE?
- Text "WARMTH" to 85944 to donate $10, payable on your phone bill.
- Donate online and The Salvation Army will purchase children's coats at wholesale prices. Each coat is $15. Click the button below to donate.
- Mail a check to The Salvation Army, 2445 Prior Avenue North, Roseville MN 55113.

Give Coats

VOLUNTEER
-Would you like to sort coats or help parents pick out coats for their children? Check out our volunteer opportunities and register online.
- Organize a group collection early to have your coats ready to donate in October. If you have a group collecting coats this year, we'd like to hear from you! Contact Julie Orlando 651.746.3499.
- Garage sales are a great place to pick up winter coats to donate. When you're out bargain-hunting, keep The Salvation Army's Coats for Kids in mind.

COAT DROP OFF LOCATIONS
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
3415 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55114
Kowalski's Markets
Eagan
1646 Diffley Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Parkview
5615 Chicago Avenue
S. Minneapolis, MN 55417
Eden Prairie
16500 W. 78th Street
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Uptown
2440 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Grand Avenue
1261 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
White Bear Lake
4391 South Lake Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Lyndale Avenue
5327 Lyndale Avenue
S. Minneapolis, MN 55419
Woodbury
8505 Valley Creek Road
Woodbury, MN 55125
Oak Park Heights
5801 Neal Avenue N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
 
AmeriPride
700 Industrial Blvd., NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
10801 Wayzata Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Postal Credit Union
Eagan
3225 Denmark Avenue
Eagan, MN 55121
West St. Paul
1725 South Robert Street
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Hugo
14750 Victor Hugo Blvd North
Hugo, MN 55038
Woodbury
8499 Tamarack Road
Woodbury, MN 55125
North St. Paul
2401 North McKnight Road
North St. Paul, MN 55109
 
LA Fitness
7360 33rd St. North
Oakdale, MN 55128
Marilyn's Boutique
12820 Main Street
Rogers, MN 55374
Dreamcoat Coffee
(bring in a coat, get one small brewed coffee)
6060 50th St N
Oakdale, MN 55128

 

Salvation Army Worship and Service Centers
(open Monday-Friday, 9am - 4pm)
Central
2727 Central Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-789-2858
612-789-1109 (fax)
Noble
10011 Noble Parkway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-425-0517
763-425-2933 (fax)
Eastside
1019 Payne Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55130
651-776-8169
651-776-1737 (fax)
Parkview
2024 Lyndale Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-4871
612-522-8099 (fax)
Harvest
10347 Ibis St. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763-755-6873
763-755-6875 (fax)
St. Paul Citadel
401 West 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-4316
651-602-3026 (fax)
Lakewood
2080 Woodlynn Ave.
Maplewood, MN 55109-1418
651-779-9177
651-779-8950 (fax)
Temple
1604 East Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-721-1513
612-721-7317 (fax)



 

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Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc.    

When you need to buy or sell in St. Michael or Albertville Minnesota, or anywhere in Wright County, Sherburne County or Anoka County or Hennepin County, give me a call! 

Comments (14)

Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

What a great idea.  There are so many people out there that can use so many things.  Thank you

Sep 28, 2011 03:22 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

We have several coat drives in NH as well.. both for kids and their parents.  It is a great way to "recycle" the old coats.

Sep 28, 2011 03:22 PM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I like to buy 4 or 5 snow suits for toddlers and add them to the collection but this year I want to get the word out in my local area so that more and more people can also help.  Thanks for the early reminder!

Sep 28, 2011 03:25 PM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Thank you to all!  This is something that everyone needs and everyone can add a little something....even if you can't donate $15 for a coat, you could add a $5 perhaps. 

This is going to my Christmas present to myself this year....

Sep 28, 2011 03:31 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

What a great idea Suzanne.....so many kids are more in need now than ever.  It's the season to start donating.....as much as we all can.

Sep 28, 2011 03:51 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

It's going to be COLD before we know it,even though that seems so hard to believe!  We have organizations here also that collect and distribute coats to children but also to adults. 

Sep 28, 2011 04:04 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

They do this out here also and I wish they kept this type of thing up all year long. 

Sep 29, 2011 04:12 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Suzanne - such a worthy cause I am not surprised it has been successful for the past 26 year and I hope this year is no exception.

Sep 30, 2011 05:45 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Suzanne, I think we might have a couple of snowmobile coats....and the pants that the boy has outgrown. 

I will see what we can do to contribute.  Thanks.

Sep 30, 2011 02:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Suzanne, great to see you getting ahead of the curve, I am so happy you have your own causes as you know mine are the four legged time....Now to get back I find it so sad our country gives billions to help other nations and can not take care of their own......thank you for helping out.

Sep 30, 2011 03:38 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Suzanne - thanks for the reminder we have a fundraiser locally that takes donated coats and sells them for a few bucks ..... while they aren't free they are almost free.

Oct 01, 2011 04:14 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

A great "Pay it forward" Suzanne...whether you have used ones ....or find a good sale and donate new ones, it means a warm and safer winter season for another child.

Oct 02, 2011 01:56 AM
Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com - Dallas, TX

Thank you for making this blog post for the kids sad many don't have winter wear.  Happy our days here Dallas typically not that cold !

 

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Oct 02, 2011 05:30 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Thanks for letting me be the one to herald this for our area this year!  YOU ROCK!

Sep 30, 2012 08:56 AM