The Chehalis PTO's Helping Hands Committee will hold an "End Zone to Warmth" coat drive at the W.F. West High School varsity football game on Oct. 11.
The game starts at 7 p.m.
The community-driven initiative aims to collect gently used coats for students in need at Chehalis elementary schools, organizers stated in a news release.
Community members are encouraged to donate kids coats in medium, large and extra-large sizes, and adult medium-sized coats.
“Clean out your closets and bring your gently used coats to the football game to support this worthy cause,” organizers said in a news release.
“We are thrilled to launch the 'End Zone to Warmth' coat drive, which was inspired by the needs of our students. Our Helping Hands Committee chair, Jobeth Borne, has been instrumental in driving this initiative, connecting with our schools to understand the specific needs of our students. We are grateful for her dedication and commitment to our students' success,” organizers said in a news release.
The Helping Hands Committee is responsible for stocking community closets with extra clothes, providing hand warmers for outside staff, and supplementing school nurse supplies with essential items like lip balm and wide-tooth combs.
The committee's efforts are funded by the Chehalis PTO and are designed to provide a safety net for students in need.
“The ‘End Zone to Warmth’ coat drive is just one way the Chehalis PTO is working to make a positive impact in the community,” organizers said in the news release. “The organization invites everyone to join in on the fun and help make a difference in the lives of local students.”
To learn more about Chhealis PTO, visit https://www.chehalispto.org/.
