Blanket, Coat Drives Held to Help Those in Need

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Several local organizations in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada are conducting blanket and coat drives throughout February to collect new or gently used clothing and other items to donate to those in need, including children, young adults, and women. The drives are being organized by Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and United Way of Southern Nevada.

Why it matters

These donation drives help provide warm clothing and other necessities to vulnerable populations in the Las Vegas area, including children and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. The drives also engage the local community in supporting those in need.

The details

Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick is hosting the sixth annual Clothes for Comfort clothing drive, collecting new or gently used items to be donated to children and young adults served by the Clark County Family Services Department, community centers, and partner nonprofits. United Way of Southern Nevada is also holding its 18th Annual Women United Suit Drive, collecting gently used professional attire to distribute to local nonprofits and women in need. The donated items will positively impact thousands of lives in Southern Nevada.

• The Clothes for Comfort drive runs through Sunday, March 1, 2026.
• The Women United Suit Drive is collecting donations through Saturday, February 28, 2026.
• The Women United Sip N Sorts sorting event will take place on Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.