Mat-Su Home Builders Association Kicks Off Second Annual “Coats for Kids” Project
Contributed by Sarah Lazzarotto
For the second year in a row, the Mat-Su Home Builders Association (MSHBA), with the support of local sponsors Vannoy Electric and WM Construction, is proud to launch its Coats for Kids program. This annual initiative is designed to help Mat-Su Valley families ensure their children have the proper winter gear to stay warm and comfortable during Alaska’s colder months.
Since 1976, MSHBA has been dedicated to addressing the growing needs of the Mat-Su Valley community, not just through its mission of promoting quality and attainable housing, but through impactful charitable efforts. The organization’s Charitable Building Committee spearheads initiatives such as disaster relief assistance, aging-in-place accessibility programs for seniors, and youth trade-training and job readiness programs. Last year, the committee introduced Coats for Kids, and thanks to overwhelming community support, it has returned for its second year.
This year, the committee has once again partnered with local schools to distribute $20 gift cards from Value Village and Goodwill, adding MyHouse’s Steamdriven Boutique and Thrifters Rock. These cards will be provided to 48 schools across the Mat-Su Valley, with each school receiving 5 or more cards. School administrators and staff, who work closely with students and families, will help ensure these gift cards are put into the hands of those who need them most.
“After the success of last year’s program, we knew we had to continue Coats for Kids as an annual effort,” said Sarah Lazzarotto, Mat-Su Home Builders Association’s executive director. “Our community is the foundation of everything we do, and we are honored to support local families by providing children with access to winter gear. With the help of our sponsors and local schools, we can make sure kids across the Valley are ready to embrace the colder months.”
The Mat-Su Home Builders Association would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to sponsors Vannoy Electric and WM Construction for their continued support of this important program.
For more information about the Coats for Kids program or to learn how you can support future charitable initiatives led by the Mat-Su Home Builders Association, please visit www.matsuhomebuilders.com.