United Way of Windham County is proud to support families with warm winter outerwear through its Kids in Coats Fund, which was created after the Reformer Christmas Stocking ceased operations in the fall of 2015. This year, UWWC received applications for over 670 children through nearly 40 referral sources, such as schools, health and human service organizations, and state offices. Due to limited funds, UWWC was only able to support 437 children with vouchers for winter outerwear. You can help!

To donate to the Kids in Coats Fund:
• Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org
• Text ‘snowy’ to 41444
• Mail a check to United Way of Windham County, PO Box 617, Brattleboro, VT 05302 with KIC in the memo line.
• Drop a donation off during business hours at the United Way office at 1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, Vermont.
As in years past, donor messages will be printed in the Brattleboro Reformer and posted on the UWWC website.

There are also events throughout the next two months to benefit the Fund:
• Throughout November, people can bring their returnables to Putney Road Redemption Center and mention United Way/KIC – the top three nonprofits will receive a donation.
• On Giving Tuesday, November 28, we’ve set a goal of 100 donations of $75 to help us help 100 kids.
• Join us at 99 Restaurant on November 28, from 5pm – 10:30pm for a Dining for a Cause event; 15% of all guest checks will be donated to KIC (visit www.unitedwaywindham.org or the KIC Facebook page to download a flyer).
• Rotary Trivia Night on December 11 at 6:30pm at the American Legion – Teams can be 4-6 players and you can bring friends, or join a table once you arrive. All ages are welcome, but there is a cash bar. Admission is $20 and that includes dinner, fun, and a donation to KIC!

For more information on the Kids in Coats Fund, contact Sue Graff, Director of Community Investments, at 802.257.4011 x113 or sue@unitedwaywindham.org. The Kids in Coats Fund is yet another way you can Lend HOPE a Hand. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org or call 802.257.4011 to learn more.

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