October – November 2019 Drop Off Locations:
SLO:
- Ashley & Vance Engineering (1413 Monterey St. )
- Gymnazo (720 Aerovista Pl)
- Headstrong Fit (1237 Archer St)
- ITW Global Tire Repair ( 125 Venture Dr, Ste 210 )
- Live Eyewear (3490 Broad St)
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Sports Warehouse (181 Suburban Rd)
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Sunrun (775 Fiero Ln #200)
- Whiz Kid Toys (3979 S Higuera St)
5 Cities:
- (the) Green Room, Hair Salon (110 W Branch St, AG )
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Pismo Beach Vet (990 Price St, Pismo Beach)
Paso Robles:
- Community West Bank (541 Spring Street)
- PR Kennedy Club (500 S River Rd)
— the Coat Count —
2018 – 575
2017 – 700ish
2016 – 760
2015 – 890
2014 – 800
2012 -1200
2011 – 800
Coats For Kids is an amazing event put on by Rotaract | SLO where they gather and sort new/gently used coats of all sizes through the month of October to help those in need throughout the Central Coast. We then deliver the coats in mass quantities to local charities to give warmth to the children within our community at absolutely no cost to them.
Our coat drive officially ended at the beginning of November and we are no longer collecting donations. “Coats for Kids of SLO County” primarily handles North County efforts and our “Coats for Kids” mainly handles South County efforts. Here is their site: http://coats-for-kids.net/
Our school donated coats last year and would like to donate again this year. We would like to start a little earlier this year and with three boxes rather than two. Last year we received two boxes. Filled them both as well as two large bags with coats.
Montessori School at Unity
1130 Orcutt Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Do you also want handknit hats for children? Please let me know asap and I’ll get knitting!
Our main aim is for coats, but we do receive scarves, beanies, gloves, and other winter apparel of that nature. Any items you’re willing to donate will be much appreciated.