Cape and Islands United Way and Puritan Cape Cod Launch Annual Coat Drive to Keep Local Children Warm This Winter
Contact: Mark Skala, Cape and Islands United Way
Phone: 508-775-4746
Email: mskala@uwcapecod.org
Website: www.capeandislandsuw.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2026
Cape and Islands United Way and Puritan Cape Cod Launch Annual Coat Drive to Keep Local Children Warm This Winter
Community members are encouraged to donate to help provide winter jackets and cold-weather essentials to children across Cape Cod and the Islands.
HYANNIS, Mass. (November 10, 2026) – Cape and Islands United Way is once again partnering with Puritan Cape Cod to help keep local children warm this winter through its annual Coat Drive. Building on the success of last year's campaign, which provided more than 200 children with high-quality winter jackets and cold-weather essentials, the organizations are calling on the community to help make an even greater impact this season.
As temperatures drop and winter approaches, access to warm, reliable outerwear is an essential need for children and families throughout the region. Through the Coat Drive, Cape and Islands United Way aims to ease the financial burden on local families by providing children with new winter jackets and cold-weather essentials, ensuring they can stay warm, comfortable, and ready for the season ahead.
"Every child deserves to feel warm, comfortable, and cared for during the winter months," said Mark Skala, CEO of Cape and Islands United Way. "Last year, our community came together in an incredible way, helping us provide coats to more than 200 local children. We're grateful to Puritan Cape Cod for their continued partnership and hope to build on that generosity to reach even more families this year."
Last year's campaign exceeded its fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of community members and the support of Puritan Cape Cod. This year's initiative seeks to build on that momentum, bringing together local businesses, individuals, and families to make a meaningful difference for children across Cape Cod and the Islands.
Community members are encouraged to make a donation of any amount to support the purchase of new winter jackets and cold-weather essentials. Every contribution helps extend the campaign's reach and provides warmth to more children in need.
To support the Coat Drive, visit www.capeandislandsuw.org/coat-drive. Donations of any amount are welcome, and community members are encouraged to share the campaign with friends, family, and neighbors.
Cozy jackets. Cozy kids. Stronger communities.
About Cape and Islands United Way
Cape and Islands United Way works to improve lives and strengthen communities across Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket by bringing people and resources together to address the region's most pressing needs. Through strategic partnerships, community investments, and collaborative initiatives, the organization supports programs that help individuals and families thrive. Learn more at www.capeandislandsuw.org.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Help keep local kids warm this winter! Cape and Islands United Way is once again partnering with Puritan Cape Cod for its annual Coat Drive, providing new winter jackets and cold-weather essentials to children across Cape Cod and the Islands.
Last year, community generosity helped provide coats to more than 200 children. This year, you can help reach even more!
Donations of any amount make a difference. Visit capeandislandsuw.org/coat-drive to give today.
Cozy jackets. Cozy kids. Stronger communities.
