Riot Fest is joining forces with the Douglass Park Advisory Council for the 5th annual Let’s Share The Warmth Coat Drive. Starting today, November 8th, we’ll be accepting new and gently used coats for children and adults, as well as gloves, hats, and scarves. The coat drive ends on January 15th.
If you have a gently used coat at home, or can purchase new coats, what are you waiting for? Besides good karma, you also get the added benefit of feeling good about yourself for helping others. That, my friends, is priceless.
New or gently used winter items—coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and other winter accessories—are accepted, in both child and adult sizes for all ages.
Coats will be distributed to the Douglass Park community on January 19th at the Douglass Park Fieldhouse.
Important Dates
- November 8th – Kickoff date to drop off items in the boxes placed at each of our locations listed below
- January 15th – Last day to drop off items
- January 19th – Coats, gloves, hats, scarves distributed at Douglass Park Fieldhouse
Donations can be dropped off at one of our designated locations below:
Coat Drive Drop Off Locations
Douglass Park Fieldhouse
1401 S. Sacramento Drive
Chicago, IL 60623.
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 8 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 5 PM
Cobra Lounge
235 N. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
Hours
Wed – Fri: 11:30 AM – 2 AM
Sat: 4 PM – 3 AM
Stay Cafe
2043 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Hours
Mon – Sun: 7 AM – 2 PM
Bad Habit
2047 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Hours
Sun – Thu: 4 PM – 12 PM
Fri – Sat: 4 PM – 2 AM
Logan Arcade
2410 W Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60647
Hours
Mon-Fri: 6 PM – 2 AM
Sat: 3 PM – 3 AM
Sun: 3 PM – 2 AM
About Douglass Park Advisory Council
Established in October 2016, Douglass Park Advisory Council (hereinafter DPAC) is a group of innovative, dedicated, focused, creative and critical thinking volunteers located on the Westside of Chicago at Douglass Park Cultural Center. DPAC mission is to provide opportunities to achieve community goals through community outreach, positive communications, and interaction with community residents, park patrons, and with public and private organizations. DPAC has since committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents of the North Lawndale area through development and maintenance of parklands and facilities. DPAC promotes community involvement and leadership by providing recreation programs, special events, educational resources, and employment opportunities. DPAC will make sure donated items are distributed to children and adults of all ages.
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