For several years, Kane County has been partners with Maddie’s Mitten March to collect winter clothing for local families in need. This year, the donation drive will run through December 5, with five collection boxes placed across the county.
Donation locations:
•Kane County Government Center – Building A: 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva;
•Kane County Clerk’s Office – Building B: 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva;
•Kane County Health Department: 1240 N. Highland Ave., Aurora;
•Elgin Township Offices: 729 S. McLean Blvd,, Suite 200, Elgin;
•Kane County Regional Office of Education: 28 North 1st Street, Geneva.
Items collected include new and gently used coats, hats, scarves, boots, snow pants, and other winter clothing for both adults and children.
Maddie Bozik of North Aurora founded the nonprofit Maddie’s Mitten March in 2008 when she was just 10 years old. Inspired by classmates who lacked mittens and gloves, she launched a mitten drive that eventually grew into a full winter clothing drive. Today, the organization continues to distribute winter clothing to families across Kane County using two buses to collect, store, and deliver donations.
Learn more about Maddie’s Mitten March and their work at www.mittenmobile.com.
—Kane County Connects