Community Steps Winter Edition
Community Steps: Winter Edition
Builds on the heart of our summer Community Steps event, but shifts to meet families’ seasonal needs in a new way. While the summer edition centered around giving kids a confident start to the school year with brand-new shoes and a haircut, the Winter Edition is about wrapping families in warmth, care, and community during the colder months. Instead of sneakers, this event focuses on winter essentials like coats, boots, hats, mittens, and other cold-weather gear—ensuring every child is prepared for Minnesota’s harsh winters.
Both editions share the same mission: creating moments of joy and community support by offering families more than just items, but also a chance to connect with community resources and neighbors. What makes the Winter Edition unique is the emphasis on seasonal support—helping families not just step into the classroom, but step into winter with confidence, safety, and comfort.
How to participate
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Families
If your family could use a little extra support this winter, we invite you to apply for Community Steps: Winter Edition. This event is designed for families with children ages 3 through 6th grade, providing winter essentials like coats, boots, hats, and mittens—along with the encouragement of a caring community. We know the season can bring added challenges, and this is our way of making sure every child steps into winter with warmth, confidence, and comfort.
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Volunteers
We can’t make Community Steps: Winter Edition happen without the help of caring neighbors like you! Volunteers are needed to greet families, shop for winter essentials, and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, your time and kindness will make a lasting impact—helping kids and families step into winter with confidence and comfort.
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Financial Support
If you’d like to make a difference but can’t be there in person, consider supporting Community Steps: Winter Edition with a financial gift. Your generosity helps provide warm coats, boots, hats, and mittens for children who need them most—ensuring no child faces the Minnesota winter without essentials. Every contribution, big or small, helps wrap families in warmth, care, and community. Together, we can create moments of comfort and care that last far beyond the season.
