Faculty, staff and students are invited to help keep Central New York neighbors warm this winter through the ’Cuse Coats for Community initiative.

Beginning on Monday, Nov. 16, and running through Friday, Nov. 20, the campus community can drop off new or gently used coats at collection bins across campus. All donated coats will go directly to InterFaith Works to be distributed to community members in need.

Children’s coats are needed most, though InterFaith Works is happy to accept coats of all sizes.

Collection bins will be available at the following locations:

• 610 Skytop Road in the Human Resources lobby area
• Bird Library on the first floor by the stairs facing Waverly Avenue
• Campus Planning, Design and Construction in the break room space
• Crouse-Hinds Hall on the first floor behind the front desk
• Hendricks Chapel near People’s Place Café
• John A. Lally Athletics Complex next to the main entrance
• The Nancy Cantor Warehouse on the first floor by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) office
• The National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building on the bottom floor by the gallery
• Schine Student Center on the first floor by the front desk
• Sims Hall in the DPS lobby

On Nov. 20, around midday, the facilities team will collect the coats from each location and bring them to the Lally Athletics Center, where the Athletics team will launder the donations. The coats will be delivered to InterFaith Works starting the week of Nov. 30.

Those who would like to support the drive in another way can contribute through an Amazon Wishlist set up by InterFaith Works. Items ordered from the list are delivered directly to InterFaith Works.

“The campus community always steps up when our most vulnerable neighbors are in need,” says Jake Losowski, associate director of community engagement. “Anyone who has spent a winter in CNY knows just how important weather-appropriate attire can be. If you can, please consider supporting our friends at InterFaith Works by giving someone the gift of warmth and safety heading into our coldest months.”

For questions about ’Cuse Coats for Community, contact the Office of Community Engagement.