The Worcester Educational Development Foundation (WEDF) is committed to meeting the basic needs of Worcester Public Schools (WPS) students so they can focus on learning and success. Each year, WEDF partners with community organizations to provide Coats for Kids, ensuring that children have warm, weather-appropriate clothing during the cold New England winter months.
Through generous donations, WEDF supplies new coats, hats, gloves, and winter gear to students across the district. For many families, this support relieves a significant financial burden while helping children feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.
By supporting WEDF’s Coats for Kids program, donors make a direct impact on student wellness, equity, and opportunity, ensuring that no child in Worcester Public Schools is left without the essentials they need to thrive.