Our Story
Ludington Coats and Boots is a nonprofit organization that provides free winter clothing and boots to qualifying students in need within Mason County. Students are referred through community links workers or school counselors, who submit requests to the program. Our work relies on community involvement, including donations of gently used items, which are cleaned, repaired, and repurposed. To support our efforts, we participate in events with community partners such as Culvers and House of Flavors, to name a few. Our dedicated team of 10 volunteers collaborates closely with the community links liaison to ensure no student goes without essential winter gear.
Our Stats
How It Works
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Students in need of warm winter clothing are identified by family, teachers, and/or community members.
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The community resource advocate and/or school counselor is contacted with the student’s information, including sizes and types of winter apparel needed.
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The school counselor or community resource advocate submits a request to Ludington Coats and Boots for Kids.
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We fulfill the request, typically within the same day or the next day, depending on size availability.
Please note that all requests are fulfilled only through the school counselor or community resource advocates. To request winter clothing for your child, please get in touch with your child’s school counselor.
“Ludington Coats and Boots for Kids ensured my child went to school warm and happy all winter long. It was truly a blessing to our family during a difficult time.”
How You Can Help
Donate Items
We accept new and gently used winter apparel, including coats, boots, snowpants, hats, and gloves. These can be left in designated collection boxes at the following businesses starting on October 13th till February 16th:
- 1024 North Beechwood Drive (all year)
- Ludington Meat Company
- Haworth Industries
- Safe Harbor Credit Union
- Preferred Credit Union
- HOF Bar and Grill
- Trails End Bakery
- Community Church
- United Methodist Church
- Emmanuel Lutheran Church
- The Eagles
Donate Funds
If you’re short on time but would like to make a tax deductible monetary donation to our organization we welcome online donations as well as checks addressed to:
Ludington Coats & Boots,
1024 N Beechwood Dr,
Ludington, MI 49431
Attend Our Events
Throughout the year we host various fundraising events from mini golf outings to Culver’s nights. These events are not only a fun opportunity to gather with community and share our good work, but also raise money to keep our program running.
On November 5th, we have a fundraiser at House of Flavors restaurant, where a percentage of the profits from 5:00 to 8:00 pm will benefit us. The next event is our Culver’s Share Night on November 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m
Volunteer
From laundering and organizing donated clothing to assisting with our events, we always have a need for more volunteers!
Those interested should contact:
[email protected]
Upcoming Events & Announcements
2025 Items
Hello! It’s the time of year when we start sales shopping for next year’s inventory. We would greatly appreciate it if you message us if you see sales in person or online for winter gear from toddler sizes to adults!
Mitten Mania - Happening in December!
Help us collect 100 pairs of waterproof or water-resistant mittens and gloves during the month of December. New and gently used items may be dropped off at the designated collection boxes at the following locations: 1024 North Beechwood Drive (all year), Ludington Meat Company, Haworth Industries, Safe Harbor Credit Union, Preferred Credit Union, Trails End Bakery, Community Church, United Methodist Church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and The Eagles
What does ‘Gently Used’ mean?
Gently used clothing and boots have been washed and possibly worn, but appear new and have no major signs of wear or flaws.