"Do you know what happens to a student who doesn't have a winter coat, and it's cold outside? []...they don't go to school"

- Alex Johnstone, Chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth Public School Board

It may seem too hot to think about winter yet; however, winter is coming. Unlike in previous years, we are starting our campaign early to get coats out to kids sooner before they need them. There are children in Sarnia who simply do not have a winter coat. We aim to fix this problem.

Last year with your support, the Knights of Columbus raised $2350 for Coats. The coats were distributed around the Sarnia area. However, due to COVID-19 continuing and the fourth wave starting, our traditional avenues for fundraising have been stopped because of physical distancing. We need your help to fix that and reduce stress on families in need. Your online donation goes towards purchasing coats for girls and boys in Sarnia.

The St. Vincent de Paul Sarnia distributes these coats out to those in most need of them. Our goal is to ensure no child is cold this winter despite the problematic economic impacts COVID-19 will have on our community.