Coats for Kids: Helping SPS Students Stay Warm
Coats for Kids provides new winter coats to Springfield Public Schools students who need a coat.
Who can request a coat?
SPS school nurses identify students who need a winter coat and submit requests on behalf of their school. If you know of a student who may benefit from the program, please contact your school nurse.
How does it work?
School nurses submit one request for their school. Based on available funding, coat vouchers are then provided to schools for distribution to eligible students.
Request Open:
October 6th – October 29th
About Coats for Kids
Established in 2001 through a generous major gift, the Coats for Kids program is supported by a permanent endowment fund. The interest earned each year provides ongoing support for students in need.
Working closely with school nurses and three Walmart locations in Springfield, the program provides students with a new winter coat to help them stay warm and comfortable throughout the colder months.
Over the past 25 years, Coats for Kids has provided nearly 5,000 winter coats, representing more than $150,000 in direct support to students in our community.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community partners, this program continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.