Health & Fitness
With A Shortage Of Winter Coats, Chicago Charitable Organizations Ask For Help
"Everything was overflowing [last year]," said Angela Martinez, manager of partner relations for Cradles to Crayons.
January 9, 2025
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Having a reliable coat during winter in Chicago can be a game-changer—but some local groups that run coat drives say there is a critical shortage in donations.
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With that in mind, charitable organizations have launched a round-the-clock effort to keep everyone warm this winter.
A year ago, the nonprofit Cradles to Crayons had a surplus of winter coats.
