With winter temperatures approaching, The Junior League of Austin (JLA), in partnership with Jack Brown Cleaners, KVUE, and KVET, is kicking off the 40th annual Coats for Kids (CFK) Coat Drive on Monday, Nov. 9. The beloved Central Texas tradition aims to collect and distribute more than 30,000 warm coats to children and teens in need, ensuring every child has a warm coat for the season ahead.
WHO: JLA, KVUE, KVET
WHAT: Remarks and Coat Drive Collection
WHEN: Monday, November 9 at 4:00 PM
WHERE: Jack Brown Cleaners
3415 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78731
MORE INFORMATION: Community groups, schools, houses of worship, and workplaces are still able to sign up to participate in the Community Coat Drive Competition. The Community Coat Drive Competition starts on Nov. 9 and ends on Dec. 2. Collected coats can be dropped off at any Jack Brown Cleaners. Sign-up details and information can be found on the JLA website at jlaustin.org/coats/coat-drive/
Members of the community may support CFK in any of the following ways:
Donate $20 toward the purchase of one new coat. $20 buys a new coat for a child in need. Text GIVEATX to 243725, or visit jlaustin.org/coats/ to make a monetary donation to CFK.
Shop the CFK registry. Purchase a coat from our wishlist to donate a new coat directly to CFK!
Host a drive. Schools, businesses, and community groups can sign up for the Coat Drive Competition (Nov. 9–Dec. 2). Drop off coats at any Jack Brown Cleaners location.
Sign up to volunteer. Help sort, size, and distribute coats at the JLA Community Impact Center (5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin, TX) between Dec. 1–8. Sign up at jlaustin.org/coats/coats-for-
kids-volunteers .
