Heartland Credit Union began this coat drive in 2007 to help Neighbors, Inc. fill a need in our communities. During that first year 429 coats were donated and during our third annual coat drive 635 coats were donated to Neighbors - the most donated since the coat drive began!

"This is absolutely amazing and we are deeply appreciative. Heartland's continued dedication to this coat drive means there will be 635 people who are warmer this year," said John Kemp, Executive Director of Neighbors, Inc. 

Various local businesses and organizations served as drop-off sites for this project including The Grove, Waterous Company, South Family YMCA, Old World Pizza, Black Sheep Coffee Café, First Calvary Baptist Church, South St. Paul City Hall, Fury Motors, Copy Right Printing, DARTS and South St. Paul Central Square.

The success of this drive was made possible by those businesses and organizations as well as the generosity of our members, employees and area residents who donated.

About Neighbors, Inc.:
With the help of its volunteers, Neighbors, Inc. strives to reduce poverty, promote self sufficiency, and build community. Neighbors is a non-profit, social-service agency serving Northern Dakota County. Primarily through the services of more than 500 volunteers and 34 faith communities, Neighbors provides 14 emergency assistance and supportive assistance programs to over 15,000 people. Visit www.neighborsmn.org for more information about Neighbors, Inc.