Anyone in need of a coat will have one…
With the public’s help and over 250 schools joining in the collection efforts, the 2006-2007 Coats for Kids drive ended on January 15, 2007 with one coat shy of a remarkable 57,000 coats collected. In its 12 year history, Coats for Kids has collected, cleaned and distributed a total of 429,120 warm winter coats to families throughout New England.
Our Promotional Partners, FOX25, Boston Bruins and Jordan’s Furniture along with our Distribution, Supporting and Corporate Partners played an instrumental role in the success of this year’s drive.
Applause for School Rewards™ winners!
All participating elementary and middle schools competed for school furnishings and special events. To level the playing field for schools of all sizes, winners are chosen on the basis of the number of coats collected per students enrolled.
We are proud to salute the 2006-2007 winners!
Elementary Schools
1st Place
Hospital School, Canton, MA.
The school receives $1000 worth of furnishings from Jordan’s Furniture; a visit by one of the FOX25 meteorologists; a $250 cash prize and the student body will enjoy a make-your-own-sundae party.
2nd Place
South Elementary School, Stoneham, MA.
The school receives a $500 cash prize; and the students will be given a pizza party.
3rd Place
Malcolm White Elementary School, Woburn, MA.
The school receives a $250 cash prize and the teachers receive a $500 school supply gift certificate.
Middle Schools
1st Place
Broad Meadows Middle School, Quincy, MA.
The school receives $1000 worth of furnishings from Jordan’s Furniture; a visit by a Boston Bruins player; a $250 cash prize and the student body will enjoy a make-your-own-sundae party.
2nd Place
Watertown Middle School, Watertown, MA.
The school receives a $500 cash prize and the students will be given a pizza party.
3rd Place
Parker Middle School, Reading, MA.
The school receives a $250 cash prize and the teachers receive a $500 school supply gift certificate.
We would like to thank Hood for their contribution to both sundae parties.
Please be sure to look for information about the 2007-2008 Coats for Kids drive next Fall!