Arkansas Societies Deliver Winter Coats to Veterans
Three historical societies collected and delivered nearly 90 coats and warm clothing to veterans for the 10th straight year.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Simon Bradford Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812, the James Eliot Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century, and the Arkansas Society Daughters of Colonial Wars held a coat shower for veterans. Nearly 90 items, including coats, jackets and other warm clothing, were delivered to the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and to St. Francis House in Little Rock.
Why it matters
Winter outerwear donations help veterans and people experiencing homelessness stay warm during the cold season. The coat drive has run annually for a decade, and the need for men's coats is expected to continue through the winter.
The drive delivered nearly 90 coats, jackets and other warm items in its 10th year. Men's coats in sizes XXL to XXXXL are especially needed, and the total cash donations received were not reported.
The players
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
A Department of Veterans Affairs health system serving veterans in central Arkansas, which received coat donations through the drive.
St. Francis House
A Little Rock organization that provides services to people experiencing homelessness and received coats from the drive.
The details
Members of the three groups collected men's coats in good repair in their communities during the winter season. Representatives who are part of the VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement team responded to specific needs identified at a meeting at the Pine Bluff Country Club.
Timeline
The three societies have collected and delivered winter coats annually for 10 years.
Members collected men's coats in good repair during the winter season.
The coat shower article was published on November 13, 2026.
Roadmap
This coat shower continues a decade-long annual effort by three Arkansas heritage societies to supply winter clothing to veterans. The ongoing need for men's coats in larger sizes suggests the drive will remain part of the groups' seasonal work.
Residents who have men's coats in good repair, especially in sizes XXL to XXXXL, can donate them through the three societies' winter drive. Cash donations are also accepted to help purchase needed winter clothing for veterans.
The takeaway
A decade of consistent seasonal giving shows how small, repeated community drives can meet a steady need for warm clothing. Anyone with a spare winter coat in good condition can help by donating it to a local veterans' program.
Further reading
Explore more charitable giving stories in Philanthropy coverage from across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pine Bluff Commercial.
