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 school resource advocates, teachers, school counselors, and other approved school staff, depending on the district, who submit requests to the program. Our work relies on community involvement, including donations of gently used items that we clean, repair, and repurpose. To support our efforts, we participate in events with community partners such as Culver’s and House of Flavors, to name a few. Our dedicated team of 10-plus 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 gear are identified by family, teachers, and/or community members.
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The school 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 school 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 school 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, snow pants, hats, and gloves. These can be left in designated collection boxes at the following businesses starting on October 13th through February 16th:
- Community 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 the community and share our good work, but also a way to raise money to keep our program running.
On October 26th, we have a fundraiser at Culver’s, where a percentage of the profits from 5:00 to 8:00 pm will benefit us.
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
Trick or Treat Mini Golf
Come and join us down at the Jaycee Mini Golf Course on October 11th from 1- 3 p.m. We will be handing out candy with other nonprofits and community businesses. This is a free event for our community.
Culver's Share Night
On October 26th, we’re hosting a fundraiser at Culver’s, where a percentage of profits from 5:00 to 8:00 pm will benefit us.
Chamber Awards 2026
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.