Donate A Winter Coat to Hair Cuttery

Whether you're looking to get rid of one of your gently-used coats, or want to buy a gift for someone in need this year: the is looking for coats and winter gear from community members to donate to Krausey's Koats.

The drive was started six years ago in Philadelphia, by former radio personality Joe Krause, with the help of the IBEW. During the past six holiday seasons, Krausey’s Koats has collected more than 15,000 coats and cold-weather clothing.

Hair Cuttery, began their partnership with the Krausey’s Koats campaign last year and successfully collected 6,500 coats for those in need there.

“This year, with the expansion of the program into other regions of the country, including New England, we hope to collect even more cold-weather clothing for those in need," said Dennis Ratner, Hair Cuttery Founder and CEO in a release. "That would certainly make it a merrier holiday for all of us.”

How to Donate:

• Hair Cuttery has begun collecting gently used coats, jackets, hats, scarves or mittens at any of their 44 of New England salons, including the Danvers salon.
• Collections will end January 1, 2012.
• The transportation and delivery of the winter gear will be handled in collaboration with the United States Army. All collected items will be delivered to local missions and homeless shelters, and a variety of non-profits serving the needy, such as: St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Salvation Army and Cradles to Crayons.