Coats, Hats, Gloves & Undies Drive For Kids

From Direct Effect Charities, the people who collected and distributed "Letters to Santa" for local elementary school kids:

"We are collecting new and gently used winter coats and winter gear through the end of February!  We are also collecting NEW packages of socks and underwear. All collected items will go directly to a child in need through Chicago's Public Schools.

You can drop off at any of the following locations:

• Stockton Elementary School, 4420 N Beacon, M-F 8am through 3pm
• Courtenay School, 1726 W Berteau Ave, M-F 8am through 4pm
• Patrick Henry School, 4250 N St Louis, M-F 8am through 4pm
• Direct Effect Chicago Kid's Closet, 4720 S St Louis, M-F 7am through 3pm
• Mozart School, 2200 N Hamlin Ave, M-F 8am through 5:30pm
• Blair Childhood Academy, 6731 W 63rd Place, M-F 8am through 3pm"