Cradles to Crayons® Chicago (C2C®) is asking for the community’s help to provide 50,000 coats to Chicagoland children, free of charge, as part of its 2023 “Gear Up for Winter” initiative. C2C is seeking donations of new or like-new winter coats to provide to its network of 50+ service partners who distribute essential resources directly to families in low-income or homeless situations. The need is especially high heading into this winter for a number of reasons.  Through February 2024, people can donate coats in all sizes and other winter essentials such as hats, gloves and warm winter clothing at C2C’s North Center Giving Factory and 40+ participating Chicagoland locations.  Learn more about how you can support C2C at cradlestocrayons.org/chicago/.