2/4/22 - Coat Drive To Help Area Teens

The Grand Rapids Public Library is gathering coats that will help teens and young adults during the winter months.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Mayor's Youth Council, a program managed by Our Community's Children, is partnering with the Grand Rapids Public Library to collect new coats to help local teens and young adults stay warm this winter season. 

The Mayor's Youth Council consists of local teens in grades 9 - 12 who spend a school year learning about the functions of city government.  They also give voice to issues of concern to them by facilitating monthly meetings with the mayor, hosting an annual KidSpeak youth forum at city Hall and participating in community service projects.   

The coat drive runs through March 4.  New coats, gloves and other winter accessories can be dropped off at eight Grand Rapids Public Library locations.

Donated items will then be distributed to the following community-based organizations:  Baxter Community Center, Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan and AYA Youth Collective.