Warm the children
Providing New Winter Clothing for Local Children in Need
Warm The Children is a heart-warming partnership that brings our community together to ensure that every child in Northwest Connecticut has the warm winter clothing they need. This long-standing program is neighbors helping neighbors — with 100% of every donated dollar going directly toward clothing children for the winter months.
How the Program Works
Families With Children in Need Are Identified Through Trusted Local Agencies
Children and families who need assistance are referred to the program by community partners who work directly with local families every day, including:
- Vogel Family Resource Center
- The Salvation Army in Winsted
- Winsted Area Child Care
- FISH of Northwestern Connecticut
- Susan B. Anthony Project
- Pleasant Valley Children’s Center
- Canaan Child Care Center
These agencies confirm need and provide family contact information to the Warm The Children coordinator.
How Clothing Is Purchased
Once a family is referred, the Warm The Children coordinator pairs them with a volunteer shopper. Together, they meet at Walmart to select new winter coats, boots, hats, gloves, and warm clothing for each child.
- Children age 4 and under may receive up to $60 in new winter clothing
- Children age 5 and older may receive up to $80
- Walmart bills Warm The Children directly for the purchased items
- There are absolutely no administrative fees — every dollar donated buys warm clothing for a child
Why Your Donation Matters
For many families in our community, winter can be an especially difficult season. Heating costs rise, budgets strain, and warm clothing becomes an urgent need. Warm The Children ensures that every child — regardless of circumstance — has a warm jacket, proper footwear, and the dignity of choosing new clothing that fits and feels good.
Your gift goes straight to the children.
Your generosity keeps a child warm, safe, and confident throughout the winter.
Help Keep Local Children Warm This Winter
Your support directly impacts a child right here in Northwest Connecticut.
Please consider donating today.
Warm coats.
Warm boots.
Warm hearts.
Warm The Children.