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DONATE WINTER COATS & ACCESSORIES TO STUDENTS IN MOWER COUNTY!
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United Way's Success Closet seeks to help students have access to the basic necessities of life so that they can focus on their education. Last year, around 500 students were supported through the Success Closet from preschool through high school age. Currently the Success Closet is looking for gently used/new winter coats, snow pants, boots, and winter accessories for both adults and children.

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Items Needed*:
All items are needed in both adult and children's sizes
  • Coats
  • Snow Boots
  • Snow Pants
  • Waterproof Gloves/Mittens
  • Warm Hats
 
*items should be new or gently-worn

Donation Procedure
Donation boxes are located at:
  • Jim’s Market Place Foods | 301 11th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
  • Hy-Vee Grocery Store | 1307 18th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912
  • Mayo Clinic Health System – Austin | 1000 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912​
  • Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) – Austin | 1600 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN 55912
  • Holy Cross Lutheran Church | 300 16th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter – Day Saints | 404 31st St NW, Austin, MN 55912
  • Austin Congregational UCC | 1910 3rd Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912
  • Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – Brownsdale | 411 W Main St, Brownsdale, MN 55918
  • St. John’s Lutheran Church | 1200 13th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912
  • Pizza Ranch | 1300 18th Ave NW Ste B, Austin, MN 55912
  • ​Bremer Bank | 805 Main Street N, Austin, MN 55912
  • Austin Public Library | 323 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912
  • Grace Lutheran Church ELCA | 2001 6th Ave SE, Austin, MN 55912​
  • Parenting Resource Center | 105 1st St SE, Austin, MN 55912
  • Christ Church, Episcopal | 301 3rd Ave NW, Austin MN 55912

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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