Thankfully, Hickey has a Kids Community Closet—a room that is stocked with new winter coats ... Franklin’s daughters both received free, brand-new coats from the Kids Community Closet.

It was all smiles from the kids receiving the winter coats and brand new shoes, but tears were shed by adults who know the difference the donations are making for the families served.

Thousands of central Indiana children will need winter coats in the fall, and the Coats for Kids team is already getting a ...