Sorority collects coats for Steve’s Coats for Kids as temperature drops

For the past three years, the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated has collected hundreds of coats for the Steve’s Coats for Kids campaign to help keep area children warm in the winter.

On Friday, the chapter will hold a special collection from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Delta Center at 5408 Beatties Ford Road. The women are encouraging community members to come by and donate a new or gently worn coat.

“Providing a warm coat to anyone that needs it, especially a child, shows understanding and compassion,” said Melody Harris, president of the local chapter.

WSOC-TV’s Steve’s Coats for Kids collects coats for local children who live in need, and the coats are distributed by Crisis Assistance Ministry. An independent nonprofit agency, Crisis Assistance Ministry focuses on preventing homelessness and preserving dignity for Charlotte-Mecklenburg's working poor -- providing assistance with rent, utilities, clothing and furniture.

This isn’t the first coat collection of the year. Steve’s Coats for Kids has been collecting donated coats since October. Every coat donation spends less than 48 hours in the Crisis Assistance Ministry Free Store before benefiting someone in need.

Harris hopes this event will inspire others to continue the deed of giving back to their community.

“The community can make a positive impact by opening their eyes and ears to understand the needs of others and practicing daily kindness,” said Harris.

The Steve’s Coats for Kids campaign runs from now until Jan. 19, 2020.

This campaign also relies on the generous support of our community. CLICK HERE to see how you can get involved. If your organization or business would like to get involved or help with any WSOC-TV community campaign, please email your inquiry to Kevin Campbell, community affairs manager, at Kevin.campbell@wsoctv.com.

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