what kids & firefighters the numbers are saying · the numbers 1 out of 5 children may not have...
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FirefightersCoatsForKids.org
FirefightersCoatsForKids.org
Be their Hero.
Supporting Workforce Development in the U.S.
100% U.S.A. Materials100% U.S.A. Made
Be their Hero.
THE NUMBERS
1 out of 5 children may not have access to a new winter coat.
of all funds raised go directly to our new coat program.
97%
17.5 million children live in poverty in the U.S. & Canada.
Made in the U.S.A.
“ It’s wonderful to see a smile on a child’s face when you provide them with a brand new coat. To be able to provide that kind of joy, to some really needy children, just makes it all worth-while.
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-Phil Sipe, President Oklahoma City Firefighters Association
1.800.730.WARM (9276)
Contact us to get started:
WHAT KIDS & FIREFIGHTERS ARE SAYING
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INSIDE
SAFE ZONE:All critical elements (text, images, graphic elements, logos etc.) must be kept inside the blue box. All text should have an 0.0625 inch spacing from the fold lines.
TRIMMING ZONE:Please allow 0.125 inches cutting tolerance around your card. We recommend no borders due to shifting in the cutting process, borders may appear uneven.
BLEED ZONE 0.125 inches:Make sure to extend the background images or colors all the way to the edge of the black outline.
FOLD LINES:
Final Size: 8.5 inches x 14 inches Size with bleeds: 8.625 inches x 14.125 inches
IMPORTANTPlease send artwork without blue, purple, black and gray frames.If you send files as EPS, PDF, AI all texts should be converted to outline
WHY NEW COATS?
IT’S EASY
We believe that every child is entitled to dignity, happiness, and above all warmth. We provide new winter coats to children living in poverty so that they can attend school even on the coldest winter days.
A coat from your local may be the only new coat a child has ever received.
MISSION
Identify your local elementary school most in need
Determine how many children & align a funding goal
Enlist the support & participation of local businesses
Order coats for your custom program
Plan & enjoy a fulfilling distribution day with your community
EVERY COAT COUNTS
• A brand-new coat for every kindergartner• Staff from the community learning center
sized the children• Firefighters partnered with a local
corporation to fund 50% of the effort• Local businesses donated ice cream and a
bounce houseMaking for a memorable event!
100 COATS 1,000 COATS
• Brand-new coat for over 2,500 children• Firefighters partnered with dozens of lo-
cal businesses to fund the effort• 50+ schools and shelters received coats
for their most needy students• Fairfax County Public Schools identified
children & sizes Children came to the fire station
for a personal fitting!
AKRON FIRE DEPARTMENTLOCAL 330
FAIRFAX COUNTY PROFESSIONALFIREFIGHTERS & PARAMEDICS - LOCAL 20681.
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Invest in the communities you serve.
Provide financial relief for struggling families
Protect at-risk children
Promote health, confidence, and future success
Strengthen the American workforce
Break the cycle of poverty