We're gearing up for our annual Coats for Kids giveaway. Good clean coats, boots and snow pants are needed for all ages but especially for the elementary age group. You may drop off donations at Crystal Cleaners- Brainerd and Crosby locations, BN Credit Union, First Congregational Church, Emily Telephone, Lutheran Church of the Cross, Trinity Lutheran Church, Park United Methodist Church, First Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Lakewood Evangelical Free Church.  Please have all donations at one of these locations no later than October 23rd, 2011.

For those in need, Coats for Kids will be held this year in the Westgate Mall. Distribution will be Saturday, October 29th, and Sunday, October 30th. On October 29th distribution will be as follows: Coats and gear will be given out from 9 am - noonnoon. Children must be presenttandd accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult Kinship partnerr. coat per child. Fromm nonoon - 4 pmon - 4 pmonon Saturday and on Sunday, October 330t, from 1 - 4 pmm, winter outer wearrwill be available away as needed..

 If you have any questions you may call Kinship Partners at 218-454-8011 or email fun@kinshippartners.org.

Thank you for your donations and helping keep our kids and community warm and dry this winter.