Coats for Kids coming to Crane this fall

While temperatures may be soaring above 100 degrees, the Stone County Historical Museum is already looking ahead to the colder months and making sure local children have access to something they will need when winter arrives. 

The Stone County Historical Museum recently announced that it is partnering with Coats for Kids – Greater Ozarks Chapter, a program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, to help provide winter clothing to children in the Crane area. 

The museum is encouraging community members to help spread the word. If you know a child who may need a winter coat, hat or mittens, the museum is asking residents to share its social media page and tag the parents or guardians of children who could benefit from the program. “We are very excited to be partnering with this organization to help our community,” stated Museum president Ron White. “We hope for a great turnout and to help as many as possible.” The date currently available for the Crane distribution is October 10, although additional details, including the exact location and times, have not yet been announced. The museum said it will share an event page with the information as soon as those details become available. Coats for Kids is a charitable program designed to help children stay warm during the winter by providing new or gently used winter coats and other cold-weather necessities to families who need assistance. Local chapters and community partners work together to collect and distribute coats, helping ensure children are prepared for cold temperatures regardless of their family's financial circumstances. 

Programs such as Coats for Kids are about more than simply providing a warm jacket. A winter coat, hat or pair of mittens can help a child safely get to school, participate in outdoor activities, and stay comfortable during the coldest months of the year. 

The Greater Ozarks Chapter's partnership with the Stone County Historical Museum provides another opportunity for local organizations and residents to come together to support families in the community. 

Although winter may seem far away during August's summer heat, the need for cold-weather clothing will arrive before long. Organizers are encouraging families who may need assistance to watch for additional information and community members to help spread the word. As the October 10 date approaches, more information about the Crane location and distribution times is expected to be released. 

For now, the Stone County Historical Museum is asking the community to share the information, tag families who may benefit and help make sure local children have a warm coat, hat and mittens when winter arrives.