Tapper's Coat Drive Through Nov. 18

Chilly fall days and cold evenings have arrived in southeastern Michigan. For those who are challenged to meet basic needs, a winter coat is an unaffordable luxury. Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry seeks to help local residents stay warm this winter by hosting its 22nd annual Coat Drive now through Nov. 18.

Tapper’s, in affiliation with Morgan Stanley, will accept gently used or new coats, hats, mittens and blankets, as well as, cash donations for new coats at locations throughout the metro area.

“We’re excited to team up with Morgan Stanley this year and together expect to provide more than 2,500 coats for those in need,” says Steven Tapper, custom designer and vice president of Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry. “The gift of warmth and comfort has more meaning and value than we can imagine. We urge everyone to join us in this community effort that will change lives.”

Tapper’s will also collect funds online at gofundme.com/tapperscoatdrive. Cash donations raised here and at all Tapper’s, Marlee’s, Tapper’s Gold Exchange and Morgan Stanley locations will go toward the purchase of brand-new coats. A $20 donation will provide a child with a coat and gloves.

Coats and warm winter items in all shapes are sizes are welcome. Tapper’s handles distributing winter items, free of charge, directly to local residents in need and the organizations that support them. It is estimated the Tapper’s coat drive has provided more than 38,200 winter items to metro-Detroit area families throughout the years.

For more information, please call 248-865-6320, or visit tappers.com.

Collection bins are available at the following Tapper’s and Marlee’s locations:

Orchard Mall

• 6337 Orchard Lake Road
• West Bloomfield, MI 48322
• Phone: 248-932-7700

Twelve Oaks Mall (Tapper’s and Marlee’s)

• 27716 Novi Road
• Novi, Michigan 48377
• Phone: 248-465-1800

Somerset Collection

• 2800 West Big Beaver Road
• Troy, MI 48084
• Phone: 248-649-2000

Tapper’s Gold Exchange Locations

Laurel Park Place

• 37700 W Six Mile Rd.
• Livonia, MI 48152
• 734-464-0171

Lakeside Mall

• 14000 Lakeside Circle
• Sterling Heights, MI 48313
• 586-566-4696 

Morgan Stanley Locations

Ann Arbor                                                                 

• 2001 Commonwealth Blvd.        
• Ann Arbor, MI 48105                                          
• Phone: 734-827-0524                                       

Birmingham

• 220 Park St., Suite 220
• Birmingham, MI 48009
• Phone: 248-258-1750

Bloomfield Hills

• 40701 Woodward Ave., Suite 200
• Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
• Phone: 248-723-1800

Farmington Hills

• 35055 W Twelve Mile Rd
• Farmington Hills, MI 48331
• 248-848-8000                                                                

• 130 Kercheval Ave.
• Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
• 313-343-8429

Troy

• 101 West Big Beaver Rd., Suite 1200
• Troy, MI 48084
• 248-740-7100