Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Saluki Athletics teams up with Carbondale Police for Annual Coat Drive
11/09/2021 | 12:38:00 | General
Saluki Athletics is co-sponsoring the annual "Coats for Kids" drive this holiday season.
The "Coats for Kids" initiative is a collaborative effort between Saluki Athletics, the City of Carbondale, and Carbondale Police Department to collect winter coats for children in Southern Illinois. The donated coats will be distributed by the Carbondale Police Department Community Christmas Store in December.
Fans are encouraged to donate new coats for children ages 1-8 in an effort to help our Southern Illinois neighbors in need during the cold winter months.
Saluki Athletics will collect coats during upcoming Saluki basketball games, beginning with Friday's men's basketball game against Austin Peay. A full list of collection dates is below.
Coats will also be accepted for donation at the Carbondale Police Department: 501 S. Washington Street, Carbondale City Hall: 200 S. Illinois Avenue, and Banterra Center/Charles Helleny Pavilion until December 4th. Together, we can help keep Southern Illinois warm.
Collections Dates:
11/12- Men's Basketball vs Austin Peay @ 7 pm
11/24- Women's Basketball vs IUPUI @ 12 pm
11/26- Men's Basketball vs Alcorn State @ 7 pm
12/4- Men's Basketball vs Southern Miss @ TBA
