Foundation seeking new coats for kids in North Thurston schools

Local nonprofit North Thurston Education Foundation (NTEF) calls on the community to aid in giving winter coats to students in need as temperatures drop.  

The organization aims to collect 1,000 new coats of all sizes for students in the North Thurston Public Schools from November 11 – December 20, 2024.  

NTEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lacey that directs resources to enrich student programs, meet basic needs, and enhance educational opportunities across North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS). 

“Throughout the year, NTEF partners with local businesses to provide drop-off locations for donations. These partnerships enable us to meet the growing needs of students facing economic challenges in our community. Right now, as nighttime temperatures hover near freezing, the demand for warm winter coats is greater than ever,” stated the press release.  

 The community may drop off new winter coats in any size or warm clothing for teens in adult sizes at the following locations: 

• Vert Chiropractic: 4444 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey, WA 98503 (business hours) 

• Lacey South Sound Chamber: 3925 8th Ave SE Suite C, Lacey, WA 98503 (M-Th, 10–4) 

• 4th Dimension Computers: 3315 Pacific Ave Suite B2, Olympia, WA 98501 (business hours) 

• Café Elite: 130 Marvin Rd SE Ste 130, Lacey, WA 98503 (anytime) 

Individuals can arrange a direct drop-off by contacting NTEF Executive Director Deanna East at deanna@ntef.org.  

NTEF's press release stated that 1,024 students out of around 14,600 students in NTPS were classified as homeless, while 44%, or 6,469 students, qualified for free and reduced-price meals. 

Interested donors may also donate cash through this link. 

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