Coats for Columbus

Coats for Columbus (formerly, “Coats for Kids”) is one of our longest standing programs. From September 25 through October 11, 2006, The Salvation Army will collect thousands of new and gently used coats donated from all over central Ohio.

Through the generosity of our partners and sponsors as well as dozens of volunteers, coats will be collected, sorted and cleaned. The cleaned coats will then be distributed free-of-charge to individuals and families in need in Greater Columbus.

Have a coat to donate? View a complete list of drop-off sites. (64K PDF)

Help promote Coats for Columbus! Download a printable flyer. (164K PDF)

Need a coat? Here's how to preregister.

The success of our Coats program depends on many factors. These include our collection sites, our corporate and media partners, our volunteers, and the generosity of those within our community.We thank the following Coats partners and sponsors for 2006!

Special thanks to State Auto Insurance for underwriting the printing and distribution of Coats for Columbus promotional materials.

Volunteers Needed: If you would like to volunteer to help with Coats for Columbus 2006, see our Volunteer Opportunities page.

How to Get a Coat

Who is eligible: Any individual or family who lives in the Greater Columbus area. In order to receive a coat, you must pre-register at one of our Worship and Service Centers.

How to access the program: In the months of September and October, individuals wanting to receive coats through the Coats for Columbus program need to pre-register through The Salvation Army Worship and Service Center in their area.

Service Center Contacts:

Citadel - Diana Gonzalez-Moorer

409 S. Grant Street, Columbus 43215

(614) 437-2135

West Mound - Cynthia Walker

2300 W. Mound Street, Columbus 43204

(614) 274-7600, Ext 103

East Main - Roberta Zimmerman

966 E. Main Street, Columbus 43205

(614) 253-6811, Ext 202

Linden Service Center - Jan Lucas

3167 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus 43224

(614) 262-8450, Ext 200

Worthington Woods – Euridices Jeffries

760 Worthington Woods Blvd, Worthington 43085

(614) 846-1884, Ext 1

Hours: Registration hours vary throughout the months of September and October. Salvation Army case workers will provide clients with vouchers than can be redeemed for coats anytime during a two month period at any of our Thrift Stores.

Contact: To give or get a coat or to volunteer, contact us at (614) 221-6561, or email us at info@SalvationArmyColumbus.org.