Coat Drive For Youth In Need

Grand Rapids Coat Drive For Youth In Need

The Grand Rapids Mayor's Youth Council and the Grand Rapids Public Libraries have a goal to collect 500 new coats (hats and gloves too) for teenagers in need during the winter. The Winter Coat Drive donation period is from February 3rd to March 4th. Collection bins will be located near the front desk at the following libraries.

Drop-off Locations:

• Main Library - 111 Library St. NE | 49503
• Madison Square Branch - 1201 Madison SE | 49507
• Ottawa Hills Branch - 1150 Giddings SE | 49506
• Seymour Branch - 2350 Eastern SE | 49507
• Van Belkum Branch - 1563 Plainfield NE | 49505
• West Leonard Branch - 1017 Leonard NW | 49504
• West Side Branch - 713 Bridge NW | 49504
• Yankee Clipper Branch - 2025 Leonard NE | 49505

Eligible Items To Donate:

• Coats (New only, please)
  • Sizes: 14,16, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
• Hats (New only, please)
• Gloves (New only, please)

The donations will be delivered to Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, AYA Youth Collective and Baxter Community Center. Again, the donation period is from February 3rd to March 4th, so please act now.

More Information:

• Email: sharris@grcity.us
• Email: cgonzales@grcity.us
• Website: www.ourcommunityschildren.com
• Website: www.grpl.org
• Brochure: HERE

Let's come together to help those in need and make our community a better place for everyone!