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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_toggle title=”Where can I drop-off coats?”]If you are making an individual donation or are a community collection partner:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can drop off your donations at any Anton’s Cleaners, Jordan’s Furniture, or Rockland Trust location.<\/p>\n

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If you are a collecting SCHOOL:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All Anton’s Cleaners locations accept donations of good-quality coats from schools. For the store nearest you, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When dropping off the coats, Anton’s clerk will provide you with a receipt that contains the number of coats you have dropped off. Be sure to tell the sales clerk what school you are from and the town.<\/p>\n

Visit our website and click “Post Your School’s Donation”. Select your school from the drop-down menu and enter the required fields from the donation receipt (e.g., receipt number, number of coats).<\/p>\n

Your points will automatically be calculated based on the number of coats donated. It may take up to a week for your leaderboard totals to update.<\/p>\n

Coat donations must be entered into the website to receive credit no later than one week following the end of the coat drive.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do you only collect children’s coats?”]We collect coats for children and adults.<\/strong> All sizes welcome. We are especially in need of infant and plus-size adult coats![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do you accept adult coats?”]Yes! Coats for Kids & Families is happy to accept coats of all sizes for adults, children, and even babies![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the most needed sizes?”]Coats for Kids & Families is most in need of adult plus-size coats (2XL+), infant, and toddler coats.<\/p>\n

However, all sizes are welcome! Any winter coat donated will get used by someone in need![\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What types of coats do you accept?”]We accept all winter coats for children, adults, and babies. Coats should be in good, wearable condition.<\/p>\n

Please donate coats you would give a friend. Do not donate coats that have rips\/tears, broken zippers, and\/or permanent stains. Please ensure that you empty all your pockets.<\/p>\n

We do not currently accept sweatshirts, vests, snow pants, hats, mittens, or accessories.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who gets the donated coats?”]Coats donated to Coats for Kids & Families are distributed directly to the local communities that collect them.<\/p>\n

We work with over 90 distribution partners, comprised of social service agencies, schools, and religious groups in Southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts (wherever we collect coats)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Cleaned coats are provided to organizations, which will then distribute them throughout local communities where they identify the most need.<\/p>\n

If you are a social service agency, school, nonprofit, or religious group in need of coats for the community you serve, you can apply to become a Distribution Partner<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do I get a coat?”]We work with over 90 distribution partners comprised of social service agencies, schools, and religious groups in Southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts (anywhere we are collecting coats!).<\/em><\/p>\n

Once donated coats are cleaned, this network of partners distributes them throughout the local communities where they see the most need.<\/p>\n

Please note: We keep this list confidential for privacy. If you are an individual in need of a coat, we will do our best to connect you with a registered distribution partner.<\/p>\n

If you are an organization looking to receive coats, please apply to become a distribution partner here<\/a>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Once coats are collected, who pays for the cleaning?”]Our corporate partner, Anton’s Cleaners, cleans all donated coats\u2014free of charge.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”I don’t have a coat to donate, but want to help!”]There are lots of ways to help!<\/strong><\/em> Please consider making a financial donation,\u00a0 starting a coat drive<\/a>, or simply spreading the word about our program within your community![\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_toggle title=”How do I register my School or Organization as a Collection Partner?”]Register to become a school or community collection partner by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can hold your collection drive for the entirety of our collection dates or any length of time within the official Coats for Kids & Families collection dates that work for you and your community.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do we ensure that our school gets proper credit for the number of coats collected?”]When bringing coats from your school to your local Anton\u2019s Store, the customer service representative will present you with a receipt containing your school name and the number of coats donated that day. (NOTE: You can make as many drops as necessary throughout the posted collection dates. We suggest making weekly drop-offs to help manage donations and get coats to those in need faster!)<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Visit our website and click \u201cPost Your School\u2019s Donation<\/a>\u201d.<\/li>\n
  2. Select your school from the drop-down menu and enter the required fields from the donation receipt (e.g., receipt number, number of coats).<\/li>\n
  3. Your points will automatically be calculated based on the number of coats donated. It may take up to a week for your leaderboard totals to update.<\/li>\n
  4. Coat donations must be entered into the website to receive credit no later than one week following the end of the coat drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”My school totals are not updated on the leaderboard.”]Totals typically update on the Coats for Kids & Families Leaderboard every week; however, it can take up to two weeks.<\/p>\n

    If your school’s totals have not been updated two weeks after your donation,\u00a0please contact info@caringpartnersinc.org<\/span>\u00a0with your school name, donation date, Anton’s location, receipt number, and total coat donation amount.<\/p>\n

    Please, do not make multiple entries for a single donation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The leaderboards are for informational purposes only. Final results will be communicated directly to the winning schools via email.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do you provide collection flyers?”]Find flyers and ready-to-use social media posts on the promotional materials<\/a> section of our website! Download the standard flyer or edit your own based on the template provided.<\/p>\n

    At this time, we can send standard printed flyers to schools only.<\/p>\n

    If you wish to design and use your own promotional materials or signage, we ask that you have your artwork approved by sending them to info@caringpartnersinc.org<\/a> before distirbution to the community. <\/em><\/p>\n

    All materials must include the CFK&F logo, as well as corporate partner logos: Anton’s Cleaners, Jordan’s Furniture, Rockland Trust.<\/em>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”When should collection partners drop off their donated coats?”]As frequently as possible throughout the posted collection dates. Dropping the coats off on a weekly basis is ideal. When coats are donated regularly, it helps us get them cleaned and ready for those in need faster.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do you offer Pick-Up of Coat Donations?”]Anton\u2019s Cleaners may be able to offer pick-ups in select Massachusetts towns for registered school & community collection partners. Please contact us at info@caringpartners.inc<\/a> to inquire about a pickup.<\/p>\n

    We are unable to offer pick up for individual donations at this time. Donations can be made at any Anton’s Cleaners, Jordan’s Furniture, or Rockland Trust location during normal business hours.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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