2018 Share-A-Coat Program Summary .jpg) January 14, 2019 - Boulder, Colorado - The Boulder Valley Rotary Club and Art Cleaners teamed up once again for the 28th annual coat drive collection and distribution. With the help of many community members, more than 2,000 coats and other winter garments such as sweaters, snowsuits, hats, gloves, scarves and boots were collected through various Boulder and Broomfield County schools and businesses. These winter garments were cleaned, sorted and distributed earlier this winter to people in need through various charitable organizations: The Boulder Valley Rotary Club will provide a cash prize to the schools who collected the most coats per student: 1st place - $150 2nd place - $100 3rd place - $50. Complete results of the participating schools are attached. School contest winners are: Small Schools (less than 350 students) Jamestown Elementary - 1st place Jarrow Montessori – 2nd place Flatirons Elementary – 3rd place Medium Schools (350-550 students) Superior Elementary – 1st place Douglas Elementary – 2nd place University Hill Elementary – 3rd place Large Schools (more than 550 students) Louisville Elementary – 1st place Crestview Elementary – 2nd place Platte CHOICE Middle - 3rd place Congratulations to each of these schools who will be receiving a check in the mail shortly. The schools may either use the cash prize for their school improvement or elect to donate the prize money to an organization of their choice. The Boulder Valley Rotary is helping to support the following worthy organizations this year:
Thanks to everyone who helped make this coat drive a success. Without your help, this program would not be possible! Bob Harberg Boulder Valley Rotary Club. |