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News10 Coats for Kids
School Sign-Up Directions
  News10 Coats for Kids logoIt's easy to make your school a part of News10's Coats for Kids. Just read the directions below, sign up online, and print the downloadable artwork.

Once that's done, set up a bin or box and encourage patrons to bring in unused or outgrown coats.
 
Guidelines and Requirements
  • Read all directions first.
  • Full out the online registration form.
  • Obtain a box or bin. (Due to the overwhelming amount of requests, News10 cannot provide a bin.)
  • Decorate it with the downloadable materials.
  • Publicize the drive by posting flyers, having teachers talk to classes, or by including information in the school bulletin or newspaper.
  • Gather coats.  Both new and used coats are welcome.  Coats need not be washed before being donated (all used coats will be professionally cleaned).
  • Due to the overwhelming number of schools and businesses that participate, News10 is unable to pick up coats.
  • Coats can be dropped off at Swansons Cleaners, Southern area cleaners or at the News10 Studios during November and December. 
  • News10 will mention participating schools on air throughout the drive.
  • Please note that the coats drive must be referred to as "News10 Coats For Kids" in any advertising or promotion.
  • All coats must be delivered no later than December 18th.
Click here for guidelines for using News10 Coats for Kids in print, radio, television, and on the web.
   
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