Support Our Winter Coat Drive
October 7, 2024 | Category: Community Impact
Help Keep Families Warm This Winter
This winter, Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA) is on a heartwarming mission to ensure no child in our community goes cold. We’re aiming to provide new winter coats to children and youth – and we need your help to make it happen! Join our coat-raising efforts for our annual Community Giveaway Day on November 23, 2024. Your generosity will bring warmth and comfort to those who need it most.
Host A Coat Drive
- Sign Up: CLICK HERE
- Set Up a Collection Bin: Place a collection bin at your workplace, school, or community center.
- Spread the Word: Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to donate NEW coats.
- Collect Coats: Gather NEW coats in all sizes, from baby to adult.
- Drop Off Donations:
- Location: YCCA Family Resource Center (1200 Anna Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605)
- Deadline: November 11, 2024
Let Us Do The Shopping
If hosting a drive isn’t an option, you can still help! Check out our Amazon Wishlist and select coats in the sizes we need most. Orders will be shipped directly to us. Please make all purchases by November 8, 2024.
Make A Donation
If you’d rather make a financial contribution, your donation will go directly toward purchasing coats in the most needed sizes. Simply click here to donate and we’ll handle the rest.
Every contribution makes a difference:
- $100 provides 5 new coats
- $500 keeps 25 individuals warm this winter
Real Stories, Real Impact
By hosting a coat drive, you’re helping to ensure that children in your community stay warm and healthy during the winter months. Every coat donated makes a difference! These coats will be distributed to local children and families at our annual Community Giveaway Day on November 23, 2024, in West Sacramento.
“YCCA was a true lifeline when we had nowhere else to turn. They helped us get food, housing, and other critical support.” – Maria, Yolo County Resident
“Last year’s coat made all the difference for my kids. I didn’t have to choose between heating our home and buying warm clothes.” – Anonymous parent
“As a teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how a new coat can boost a child’s confidence. The Community Giveaway Day doesn’t just provide warmth—it gives kids the chance to focus on learning instead of being cold.” – Local elementary school teacher
“I’m a veteran on a fixed income. The rising cost of living made it tough to replace my old, worn-out coat. Thanks to YCCA, I got a warm coat that fits perfectly. It’s made a world of difference this winter.” – James, 68
Last year, YCCA distributed over 1,300 coats, offering dignity, comfort and hope to families in our community. We are excited to continue building this essential safety net again this year.
About YCCA
Yolo County Children’s Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Tax ID: 68-0526185). Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you for your generosity and support in keeping children warm this winter!
