Join Laura Coates in “Coats of Comfort” from November 1st through November 23rd, in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month. Help us provide warmth and support to children in foster care by donating new or gently used coats. Your generous contributions will be delivered just in time for the holidays, offering comfort and care to those who need it most. Let’s come together to make a difference this season!

When children are entering the foster care system, they are provided a trash bag and told to grab all their treasured belongings. When a child’s possessions are thrown into a trash bag, they are not receiving a positive message about their worth and value as members of the community. Every child deserves to feel a sense of dignity and hope.  Every child deserves a Comfort Case that includes a blanket, a stuffed animal, toiletries and more!

The Bender JCC is a drop-off location. Please deposit your gently-used coats in the bin in the lobby.

To learn more about Comfort Cases, click here

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Dworkin at ldworkin@benderjccgw.org

Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.