THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
You helped more than 6000 kids and parents find warm coats and lightweight jackets in 2019. It takes more more 900 volunteers to make this happen, so THANK YOU! See our facebook page for photos and celebrations of last year's events!
Volunteer signups go live August 1 to help at one of our six giveaways in late October or early November 2020.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER AT OUR WAREHOUSE?
Our warehouse is located in Carmel just north of the Palladium at
510 3rd Avenue SW
Carmel, IN 46032
Give us a call if you would like to volunteer with our MONDAY WAREHOUSE CREW 9-11 AM (most Mondays) 317-324-8818. Can’t make a Monday? Get a group together and CALL US! You bring the volunteers and we provide the opportunity for meaningful service to others while you spend time team-building and having fun!
For questions or for more information, call 317-324-8818 or email our Volunteer Coordinator Liz volunteer@kidscoats.org
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DO YOU NEED A COAT?
Don't go without! Contact us when the weather's cold.
info@kidscoats.org 317.324.8818
We are praying that winter is over (for now) and that you will no longer need a warm, winter coat! However, if you find that you do, please call or contact us by phone (317) 324-8818 or email.
WHAT IF I Don't live in Hamilton County?
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DO YOU NEED A COAT?
For children in school, please contact your school’s counselor or social worker. Kids Coats works through the schools districts to make sure kids have coats.
School Counselors and Social Workers, please Contact us regarding kids in school that need a coat: Email info@kidscoats.org or call 317-324-8818.
We have a few coats for adults. Contact us to find out more or email info@kidscoats.org or call 317-324-8818.
WHAT IF I Don't live in Hamilton County?
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MHC information
Through our partnership with this amazing food pantry and human service center, we are very fortunate to continue to serve Hamilton County residents until the end of winter. Start date is usually the first Thursday after Thanksgiving.
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coat appointments are now open
If you live in Hamilton County, Indiana click the link below to make an appointment — only one appointment needed for the whole family. Don’t forget to sign up each person that needs a winter coat. GIVE THE GIFT OF A WINTER COAT:
If someone in your family can still wear last year's coat, then don't request one this year for that person, and pass on the blessings to someone else! REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 15, 2019
BEST TIMES are early appointments for the most choices: CLICK TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
GIVE THE GIFT OF A WINTER COAT:
If someone in your family can still wear last year's coat, then don't request one this year and pass on the blessings to someone else! REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 15, 2022
We have IN-PERSON and PICK-UP appointments this year. YOU DECIDE how you would like to interact. Click each location to see on a MAP.
1) Order coats online and then drive-thru & pick them up:
CARMEL Carmel United Methodist Church: 621 South Rangeline Road
FISHERS Saint Louis de Montfort Catholic Church: 11441 Hague Road
WESTFIELD Epiphany Lutheran Church: 15605 Ditch Road
MERCIFUL HELP CENTER Our Lady of Mount Carmel Matthew 25 Center: 1045 West 145th Street
2) Attend in-person:
NOBLESVILLE Green Valley Church of Christ: 19005 Cumberland Rd. (just north of Noblesville HS)
ARCADIA Hamilton Heights Resource Fair at the Elementary School: 25350 State Route 19
SHERIDAN Sheridan First United Methodist Church: 207 E. Second Street
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This year’s flyers are in the process of being updated. Check back on July 1.
Contact us if you have questions: info@kidscoats.org 317-324-8818
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All these flyers are meant to be printed on both sides to save paper!
Click on the flyer below that you would like to print:
Spanish & English HALF PAGE flyer
BACK-TO-SCHOOL Flyer - to request volunteers, donations & to inform about how to sign up for an appointment
NO EMAIL Flyer - for communities with limited access to computers or for people who don't have an email address
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APPOINTMENTS are now closed
If you do not have an appointment, you can still walk-in. WALK-IN TIMES VARY by location.
WALK-IN TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Oct. 23 - walk-in times: 5:30pm-6:30pm
ARCADIA - Hamilton Heights Schools Resource Fair at the Primary School 25350 State Rd. 19
Nov. 3 - walk-in times: 12:30pm-1:00pm
CARMEL - Carmel United Methodist Church 621 S. Rangeline Rd.
Nov. 10 - walk-in times: 11:00am-12:00pm
WESTFIELD - Epiphany Lutheran Church 15605 Ditch Rd.
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Are you a Senior at Carmel High School & Not taking the PSAT? Click here to volunteer on Oct. 24
WANT TO VOLUNTEER AT A GIVEAWAY?
This year we have SIX giveaways. See our facebook page for photos and celebrations of last year's events!
November 2-3 – Carmel
Carmel United Methodist Church 621 S. Rangeline Rd.
Friday SET-UP & Saturday CARMEL GIVEAWAY SIGN ME UP!
November 1, 2 & 3 – Fishers
St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church 11441 Hague Rd.
Thursday & Friday SET-UP; Saturday FISHERS GIVEAWAY SIGN ME UP!
November 9-10 – Noblesville
Green Valley Church of Christ 19005 Cumberland Rd.
Friday SET-UP & Saturday NOBLESVILLE GIVEAWAY SIGN ME UP!
November 9-10 – Westfield (NEW LOCATION!)
Epiphany Lutheran Church 15605 Ditch Road
Friday SET-UP & Saturday WESTFIELD GIVEAWAY All volunteer positions are filled - thank you!
October 23 – Arcadia
Hamilton Heights Primary School at the district Resource Fair
CALL 317-984-4137 TO ASK ABOUT VOLUNTEERING or EMAIL arcadia@kidscoats.org
November 3 – Sheridan
Sheridan First United Methodist Church 207 E. 2nd Street
CALL 317-758-4195 TO ASK ABOUT VOLUNTEERING or EMAIL sheridan@kidscoats.org
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APPOINTMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED
We are now processing paperwork for the families that have appointments. If you do not have an appointment, DO NOT WORRY! See below for the WALK-IN TIMES.
CALL 317-324-8818 WITH QUESTIONS
SE HABLA ESPAÑOL
WALK-IN TIMES FOR NOVEMBER COAT DISTRIBUTIONS:
Saturday, November 4
CARMEL at Carmel United Methodist Church 621 S. Rangeline Rd. - WALK-IN TIMES: 12:30-1:00PM
NOBLESVILLE at Green Valley Church of Christ 19005 Cumberland Rd. - WALK-IN TIMES: 2:30-3:00PM
Saturday, November 11
ARCADIA at Arcadia Brethren Church 8989 East 266th St. - WALK-IN TIMES: 12:00-1:00PM
FISHERS at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church 11421 Hague Rd. - WALK-IN TIMES: 11:00-12:00PM
SHERIDAN at the Sheridan Community Center 300 E. 6th Street - WALK-IN TIMES: 12:00 NOON-2:00PM
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DID YOU MISS GETTING A COAT AT ONE OF OUR GIVEAWAYS? CLICK A LINK BELOW:
Where to get a coat in Hamilton County AFTER November
Where to get a coat if you don't live in Hamilton County
Arcadia Residents can also get coats (at garage sale pricing) until the end of winter at:
Angels' Attic
105 East Main Street
PO Box 375
Arcadia, IN 46030-0375
Phone 317-62-ATTIC (317-622-8842)
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
You helped over 1500 kids and their families find warm winter coats and winter wear on November 4 & 11. It takes more more 900 volunteers to make this effort look so easy. THANK YOU! See our facebook page for photos and celebrations of this year's events!
BE A VOLUNTEER at our outreach at the Merciful HELP Center from now until February 13, 2018 or give us a call if you would like to volunteer with our MONDAY WAREHOUSE CREW 9-11am (most Mondays) 317-324-8818. We can use your help! We will start back up on January 8, 2018.
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HANKS FOR VOLUNTEERING!
This year we have FIVE giveaways on 2 different Saturdays. See our facebook page for photos and celebrations of last year's events!
November 4 – Carmel
Carmel United Methodist Church 621 S. Rangeline Rd.
November 4 - Noblesville
Green Valley Church of Christ 19005 Cumberland Rd.
November 11 - Arcadia
Arcadia Brethren Church 8989 E 266th Street
November 11 - Fishers
St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church 11441 Hague Rd.
November 11 - Sheridan
Sheridan First United Methodist Church 207 E. 2nd Street
Our Volunteer Coordinator, Liz, will have Volunteer Sign-Ups for 2017 up in the Fall. Questions? Email: volunteer@kidscoats.org
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VOLUNTEER shifts are now available! SIGN-UP ONLINE by clicking the blue links below:
November 3 & 4
carmel giveaway - carmel united methodist church
noblesville Giveaway - Green valley church of christ
November 10 & 11
Arcadia Giveaway - Arcadia Brethren Church
Fishers Giveaway - St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church
Sheridan Giveaway - Sheridan Community Center (Sheridan First United Methodist Church)
FUN FOR ALL AGES! All volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Shifts include:
Setting up the church for the Giveaway, Checking in Families, Checking in Volunteers, Coat Room helpers, Helping in the Hospitality area (Carmel Giveaway), Guiding families through the rooms and making sure everyone in the family is served -- Family Guide jobs are best suited for volunteers age 16 and up.
Kids Coats BEHIND THE SCENES HELP
We need help on Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 9-11 loading and unloading the trucks that deliver the coat racks, coats, hats, mittens, gloves, boots and hangers to the different locations all over the county where we distribute coats. -- All of these are jobs involve heavy lifting and down-time while waiting for trucks. Don't forget to bring a friend & a book! STILL INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel (plus Google MAPS graphic)
MERCIFUL HELP CENTER
1045 West 146th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
317-663-4039
Tues. Nov. 28, 2017 5-7pm
Sat. Dec. 2, 2017 9:00-11:30am
Tues. Dec. 5, 2017 5-7pm
Sat. Dec. 9, 2017 9:00-11:30am
Tues. Dec. 12, 2017 5-7pm
Sat. Jan. 6, 2018 9:00-11:30am
Tues. Jan. 9, 2018 5-7pm
Sat. Jan. 13, 2018 9:00-11:30am
Tues. Jan. 23, 2018 5-7pm
Sat. Feb. 3, 2018 9:00-11:30am
Tues. Feb. 6, 2018 5-7pm
Tues. Feb. 13, 2018 5-7pm
Merciful HELP Center CLOSED DATES
Sat. Jan. 20, 2018 - Merciful HELP Center CLOSED
