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Warmth in Unity: A Successful Warm Hearts Winter Coat Drive with Mix 95.7’s Big Joe and Laura


Neighbors for Neighbors volunteers gather for a group photo near the Heartside Park Sign.
Volunteers gather near the Heartside Park sign for a photo after the event on November 11, 2023.


As winter begins to embrace our community, a dynamic collaboration unfolded among Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Mix 95.7's Big Joe and Laura, Woodhouse Day Spa, Skyzone, Mayweather Boxing and Fitness, and Rebounderz, giving rise to the Warm Hearts Coat Drive. Timely and impactful, the initiative sought to provide winter coats to those in need as temperatures dropped. Your contributions have been immensely important, and we would like to express our deep gratitude for your support!


Warm Hearts Coat Drive volunteer loading the van to travel to the park.
A volunteer showcasing the van-load of coats to be distributed by Neighbors 4 Neighbors.


The community's response was truly remarkable. Propelled by the power of radio waves, individuals and businesses stepped forward with overwhelming generosity, donating nearly 400 winter coats for us to provision to our neighbors over the coming months! The synergy between Mix 95.7's listeners and our dedicated outreach partners showcased the strength that emerges when a community unites for a shared cause.


Community members gather to get a winter coat and other essential goods. Neighbors 4 Neighbors.
Over 100 community members gather to get a winter coat and other essential goods.



On November 11th, a sense of camaraderie filled the air at Heartside Park as volunteers and community members gathered to make a positive impact. The collected coats symbolized more than fabric; they embodied the warmth of shared humanity and a commitment to aiding those facing the harsh realities of homelessness during the winter months.


Neighbors 4 Neighbors volunteers help distribute coats from the Warm Hearts Coat Drive.
Volunteers helping our neighbors to find the right fitting coat.

The success of this campaign extended beyond provision of essential goods. It nurtured a sense of belonging and demonstrated the incredible capacity for change when organizations and media outlets align efforts with community needs. Through the partnership, we not only distributed coats but also heightened awareness about homelessness, sparking ongoing conversations to address this critical issue.


Warm Hearts Coat Drive. Neighbors for Neighbors. Neighbors 4 Neighbors. Grand Rapids, MI. Heartside Park.
Big Joe and a very grateful neighbor at our November 11th event.

In reflecting on this collaborative endeavor, we're reminded that positive change is attainable when a community unites. The impact of the Warm Hearts campaign transcends the material warmth provided, reaching into the hearts of those who gave generously and those who received gratefully.



Heartside Park. Neighbors for Neighbors. N4N. Neighbors 4 Neighbors.
Community gathering together at Heartside Park.


In the genuine spirit of community, this initiative exemplifies the potential for positive change when radio, outreach, and individuals unite for a cause that goes beyond the chill of winter—to embrace the warmth of compassion.


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