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Steve's Coats For Kids Drive In Charlotte: Please Donate By January 14

By Nina Hollander, Broker

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

January 05, 2018 05:09 AM

DON'T FOREGET! The 14th Annual Steve’s Coats for Kids collection/drive which began in December 2017 is still ongoing through January 14, 2018. This week has been especially frigid in the Charlotte area... in fact it was colder in the Charlotte metro area than in Alaska! The need for coats for kids is great, especially in these weather conditions.

All coat donations are being distributed through Crisis Assistance Ministry, an independent non-profit agency serving Charlotte since 1975, focusing on preventing homelessness and preserving dignity for Charlotte-Mecklenburg's working poor by providing assistance with rent, utilities, clothing and furniture.

The annual campaign for new or gently used coats for kids is spearheaded by one of Charlotte's top local meteorologists, Steve Udelson. Even in a prosperous city like Charlotte, North Carolina there is a significant population of underprivileged children and a great need for help. Coats in adult sizes are most welcome, as well.

In the past 13 years, Steve’s Coats for Kids have collected over 150,000 coats. Each coat donation spends less than 48 hours in the Crisis Assistance Ministry Free Store before benefitting someone in need. Doesn't that tell you how much need there is?

Where to drop off new or gently used coats:

WSOC TV Station
1901 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28206

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This information about Steve's Coats For Kids 2018 drive in Charlotte is brought to you by Nina Hollander and Carolinas Realty Partners, RE/MAX Executive, your Charlotte metro area real estate consultants.

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning Nina Hollander . It's definitely a year for everyone to scour their closets for coats to donate to the needy!

Jan 05, 2018 06:55 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Nina - those coats are badly needed. It is colder all over the country.

Jan 05, 2018 07:36 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Grant Schneider ~ hi Grant... colder is an understatement. It's totally frigid this week! Trust you are staying warm and safe.

Jan 05, 2018 07:42 AM

Grant Schneider

I am at my Florida house Nina Hollander and it is cold here too.

Jan 05, 2018 09:49 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Carol Williams ~ hi Carol... I was an immigrant child who did not live in the lap of luxury, but I was never cold or hungry. I just can't wrap my mind around how many kids go cold and hungry here and every where.

Jan 05, 2018 07:43 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Roy Kelley ~ hi Roy... it is an important cause... and people know that. I think that's why it grows each year.

Jan 05, 2018 07:43 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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Barbara Todaro ~ hi Barbara... I do hope you have power and are warm at home. I can't fathom 20 below.

Jan 05, 2018 07:44 AM

Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

Barbara Todaro

Nina Hollander thanks....yes, I have power, heat and a pellet stove that's cranking.....

we also have alot of snow.... I shoveled last evening and I'm thankful I have motion light at my side entrance.... did 2 hours with no breaks...and another 1.5 hours this morning for walkway and mailbox.... I had 3+ foot drifts....

I dismissed my plow guy 2 years ago so I good have the workout.... well, I got my workout and another one tomorrow to do the front walkway....

Jan 05, 2018 07:47 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Scott Godzyk ~ kudos to you and your team, Scott, for spearheading a drive to keep kids from freezing... in your neck of the woods it's even more critical than in mine.

Jan 05, 2018 07:45 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Beth Atalay ~ hi Beth... 20 years in Charlotte and I've not yet seen such frigid cold for so many days. At least we didn't have snow.

Jan 05, 2018 07:46 AM

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Nina, we do quite a bit of this through local boards. We have done a lot of backpacks for kids also.

Jan 05, 2018 08:16 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Joe Pryor ~ hi Joe... we have a lot of those backpack and school supply drives in August here just before school starts. The need here by kids who go hungry and cold is beyond belief.

Jan 05, 2018 08:43 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina,

Funny enough, we have people here who could us coats. Every so often it really does get cold and damp during the winter. A

Jan 05, 2018 09:03 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Ron and Alexandra Seigel ~ hi Alexandra and Ron... I have no doubt. My community had a major collection effort of blankets last weekend to bring to the Crisis Ministry... so many homeless who refuse to take shelter.

Jan 05, 2018 09:14 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Nina Hollander Steve's coats for kids is a great humanitarian event to participate.

Jan 05, 2018 05:24 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina this is such a much need work, and hope the donations exceed what they hoped for.

Jan 05, 2018 05:46 PM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Good Morniong Nina Hollander - Kids grow out of clothing fast. Having a nice warm coat that fits would mean so much to a child. I hope there are large donations and every kid gets a new coat.

May you have a wonderful day!

Jan 06, 2018 02:17 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

John Pusa ~ good morning, John... this idea that Steve Udelson came up with to raise coats for kids is simply brilliant if you ask me.

Jan 06, 2018 03:56 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

John Pusa

I agree, it is a great idea.

Jan 06, 2018 09:44 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

George Souto ~ good morning, George.... indeed very needed and especially this year with such frigid weather compared with what we normally see in January.

Jan 06, 2018 03:57 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Patricia Feager ~ good morning, Patricia. Nice to "see" you. This is a such a big cause in Charlotte each year and more successful with each year. This year, so much more important with temperatures 30 degrees below normal. Can't stand to think of a cold (or hungry) child. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Jan 06, 2018 03:58 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina, With the cold weather you are having I hope coats are handed out fast. Make it a great day!

Jan 07, 2018 09:34 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Will Hamm ~ hi Will... those coats disappear within 24 hours of hitting the Crisis Ministry. It didn't get above 28 today. Although they are saying by Tuesday it will be 60 degrees. I, for one, certainly hope so.

Jan 07, 2018 02:47 PM