Elgin Kiwanis, Salvation Army distribute coats to U-46 students

Posted February 15, 2020 10:00 pm

Submitted by David Davin

This year, The Salvation Army Elgin Corps and the Community Crisis Center distributed coats to schools in Elgin Area School District U-46 via its "Coat Closet" program.

One of those schools was Harriet Gifford Elementary School in Elgin and this particular coat closet was sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Elgin.

Club members recently had a chance to visit the school and see the coat closet.

Thanks to everyone who supports the Elgin Kiwanis. This is one of the many ways the club is helping local youth.

Learn more at www.elgin.kiwanisone.org.

Anyone interested in joining the Kiwanis Club of Elgin is invited to attend a weekly lunch meeting, held at noon each Tuesday at The Grumpy Goat Tavern, 875 Sports Way, Elgin, at the Highlands golf course. For details, call Karen Maki at (847) 695-7589 or visit elgin.kiwanisone.org. On Feb. 25, the club will be awarding the annual nonprofit distributions. On March 3, find out why men in the community are gathering in Aussie-Style "sheds" around town.

The club has speakers from the local area and beyond to share information, organizations, happenings, and events. Newcomers and visitors are welcome.

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