Bay College/LSSU Business Professionals of America host the 12th annual Warm Coats for Warm Hearts campaign

Community members invited to donate coats and winter gear October 12 - 23, 2026 to help keep local residents warm

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. - Announcing the Bay College and LSSU Regional Center Business Professionals of America's annual Warm Coats for Warm Hearts campaign, which collects coats for those in need in Delta County. This student-driven event runs for two weeks. It started Monday, October 12 and will finish Friday, October 23.

Collection boxes are located throughout Delta County at the following participating businesses: Elmer's County Market, Grace Church (Gladstone), Massie’s Country Market (Bark River), Northern Lights YMCA, and the Bay College Escanaba Campus in the HUB.

At the end of the two weeks, these coats will be distributed to the Tri-County Safe Harbor and Salvation Army. Any size coat or other winter gear (scarves, gloves, hats, snow pants) is welcome, from infant to adult. While new items are preferred, lightly used items are appreciated.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please email Bay College student and BPA Treasurer Nick Chaillier at nick.chaillier@baycollege.edu.

To learn more about the Bay College/LSSU Escanaba Regional Center BPA Chapter Email Club Advisor Brent Madalinski at madalinb@baycollege.edu.