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    • SingleCare
  • Investment
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      • Health
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Children's
​Winter wear drive

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DONATE WINTER COATS & ACCESSORIES TO CHILDREN IN MOWER COUNTY!
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United Way's Success Closet seeks to help children have access to the basic necessities of life so that they can focus on their education. Last year, around 300 students were supported through the Success Closet from preschool through high school age. Currently the Success Closet is looking for gently used/new children's winter coats, snow pants, boots, and winter accessories.


Wish List: Items Needed*:
  • Coats
  • Snow pants
  • Insulated mittens/gloves
  • Boots
 
*items should be youth/adult sized and new or gently-worn

Donation Procedure
Donation boxes are located at:
  • United Way Office - 111 Main Street North
  • Catherwood Childcare Center - 707 4th St NW
  • Christ Episcopal Church - 301 3rd Ave NW
  • Our Saviors Lutheran Church - 1600 W Oakland Ave
  • First Farmers Merchant Bank - 128 N Main St. S
  • Accentra Credit Union - 400 4th Ave NE
  • Bremer Bank - 805 Main St. N
  • YMCA at ACRC - 501 4th Ave NE
  • Sterling Main Street - 3501 1st Ave SW
  • KSMQ Front Entrance - 2000 8th Ave NW
  • Potach and Mitchell Dental Clinic - 607 1st Dr. NW
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Place winterwear items in a sealed bag inside the donation box.
For a donation receipt, attach your name and contact information to your donation bag.

Hosting a drive: Hosting a supply drive at your location is simple, contact Karem at ksr@uwmower.org to get the materials/supplies needed.

Distribution: Success Closet distributions to students in need are conducted in a private and safe environment. If children need to access the Success Closet, contact United Way at 507-437-2313 to make an appointment or contact your child's Success Coach to request items.
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Contact: The United Way office at 507-437-2313  or email Karem at ksr@uwmower.org

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