Pa. man collects coats for veterans, others in need [Video]

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Post date December 17, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “One coat means one person will be warmer on a cold night,” said Joe Krause from Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

It’s a mission statement he’s followed for 18 years since founding Krausey’s Koat Drive. The annual collection was inspired by his late father-in-law and got its start during a broadcast at a Philadelphia Eagles game when Krause worked for 102.9 WMGK. That first year, they collected 333 coats.

Since then, he has scheduled his outreach in sync with the Philadelphia Eagles schedule. It also lines right up with the winter holidays.

“This year I’ll surpass in totality over 300,000 coats,” said Krause.

He relies on individual donations as well as support from local unions, nonprofits, and schools. Then, donations are made at shelters, on the streets, and in communities like Brith Sholom House in Philadelphia.

The 55+ apartment community has a strong veteran presence and has been instrumental in helping those like …

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