You may not be thinking about winter, but in a couple months, some kids will be struggling to stay warm. There are local families who may not be able to afford a coat for their child.

That’s where you come in. Your generosity could bring warmth and comfort to a child living in your neighborhood.

We are teaming up with River Valley AgCredit once again for our Coats for Kids campaign. We are collecting new or gently used, clean coats for children in need.

You can drop off a coat at any of the locations listed below by October 22.

This year we are also accepting new masks as well as coats. Every mask and coat you donate will be distributed to local children in need.

Your kindness can make a difference for a child this winter.

Keep Warm, Mask Up!

Coats for Kids Collection Day

To kick off the final days of the Coats for Kids campaign, WPSD Local 6 and River Valley Ag Credit are sponsoring a drive through Coats For Kids Collection Day, Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the WPSD Local 6 station at 100 Television Lane in Paducah. Drop off new or cleaned, gently used coats and children’s masks from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the television station. This is a one day event. All River Valley Ag Credit locations will also be collecting coats and masks through Friday, Oct. 22, when the campaign ends.

School and Church Challenge

Contact Patrice Hoffman by email phoffman@wpsdlocal6.com or by phone at (270) 415-1979 by Monday, October 4 to take part in this year's School and Church Challenge.

2021 School Challenge Participants

Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Franklin Elementary - Metropolis, IL
Fulton County Elementary School