Coats for Kids

The Worcester Public Schools Coats for Kids Program provides new winter outerwear to children in need throughout the district which includes 48 schools, the Worcester Head Start Program, the Worcester Family Partnership Program and several area homeless shelters.

Over 3,000 winter jackets, hats and mittens are distributed to infants through high school students annually. In addition, winter outerwear is provided to the Parent Information Center for families arriving from other countries, registering in our schools.

Our mission is to foster comfort and confidence in our students in order to increase attendance and participation in school.

Interested in joining our efforts and would like to help?

Shop for new winter outer wear and deliver your tax-deductible* purchase to DAB, Rm 008

Contact Liz Vecchio, office - 508.799.3479 / cell - 508.753.1288 or via email at vecchio@worc.k12.ma.us and become a Coats for Kids ‘Shopper’!

Make a monetary donation (The WEDF maintains 501c(3) non-profit status. All donations made to WEDF are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS.)

Make check payable to WEDF and mail to:

Donate a gift certificate, themed-basket or item to our fundraising event raffle table

Attend our Fundraiser & Social Event - happening this fall 2017! Watch for informational flyers!