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This year is the challenge we face in trying to raise $20,000 to purchase new coats for students due to COVID-19, we believe the number of families that need help will most likely be greater than past years.
COVID-19 also means that the coats we accept this year must be new to ensure the health and safety of families receiving this much-needed winter gear and our volunteers.
To date we've raised enough to purchase nearly half of the coats requested when LPS sent out a survey to parents to understand the need.