Lubbock Fire Rescue, Lubbock Professional Fire Fighters Association team up for the 13th Annual Coats 4 Kids

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LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Lubbock Professional Fire Fighters Association (LPFFA) have once again partnered to bring warmth to students across the Lubbock community through their annual Coats 4 Kids initiative.

Established in 2013 through a collaboration with the national Operation Warm campaign, Coats 4 Kids has grown into a longstanding community tradition and a staple for students throughout the Lubbock area. Over the past 13 years, the program has provided approximately 14,000 coats to local students, helping ensure children have access to a warm coat during the winter months.

This year marked a record-breaking fundraising effort, allowing the LPFFA to purchase and distribute 1,900 new coats to students across three local schools. Through the partnership with each school, every student enrolled receives a coat of their own, ensuring no student is left out. Schools are selected in coordination with the respective school district, with priority given to campuses serving communities where families may face greater economic challenges and where additional support can make a meaningful difference.

Funding for the initiative is generated through the annual Coats for Kids Golf Tournament, organized and operated by both retired and off-duty firefighters. Their dedication, along with the generosity of sponsors, participants, and community supporters, makes it possible for the program to continue growing and reaching more students each year.

Coats 4 Kids is one of many community service initiatives supported by the LPFFA, reflecting the association’s continued commitment to giving back to the community and supporting families beyond the fireground.