The TGCN Coat Drive

Schedule

Sun Oct 04 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery and Resource Center | Dallas, TX

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Join TGCN & Operation Warm for a FREE Community Coat Drive & Community Market with family fun, resources, vendors, and hope!
About this Event

The Grandparents Community Network X Operation Warm Presents:

Community Coat Drive & Community Market

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Join us for a day of warmth, connection, and community as The Grandparents Community Network (TGCN) proudly partners with Operation Warm to help ensure local children and families are prepared for the cooler months ahead.

We’re creating a space where families can access valuable resources, discover local organizations and small businesses, and experience the power of a community coming together to care for one another.

Whether you’re attending with your family, looking to volunteer, or interested in becoming a sponsor, there’s a place for you.


🍂 For Attendees

Everyone is welcome!

Bring your family and enjoy a community-centered experience featuring:

  • Distribution of new Operation Warm coats for eligible children
  • Community Resource Fair
  • Local vendors and community organizations
  • Health and wellness resources
  • Family-friendly activities
  • Giveaways
  • Opportunities to connect with organizations serving the Dallas community

Our goal is simple: to make sure every family leaves feeling supported, encouraged, and connected.

Admission is FREE.

Please register so we can plan accordingly and serve our community well.


❤️ Volunteer With Us

Community happens because people like you choose to serve.

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with:

  • Event setup and breakdown
  • Coat distribution
  • Family check-in
  • Vendor assistance
  • Children’s activities
  • Community engagement
  • Hospitality and guest support
  • General event support

Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or the entire event, your time will help create a memorable experience for hundreds of families.

No special experience is necessary—just a heart to serve.


🤝 Become a Sponsor or Community Partner

We’re inviting businesses, organizations, churches, and community leaders to join us in making a lasting impact.

Sponsors and partners help us expand our reach by supporting event operations, family experiences, giveaways, volunteer engagement, and additional community resources.

Partnering with TGCN demonstrates a shared commitment to strengthening our community through collaboration, compassion, and service.

Sponsor benefits may include:

  • Recognition before, during, and after the event
  • Social media promotion
  • Logo placement on event materials (based on sponsorship level)
  • Community engagement opportunities
  • Networking with local nonprofit and business leaders

Together, we can create an event that leaves a lasting impact on children and families throughout our community.


Contact us if you're interested in becoming a sponsor.

[email protected]

About Operation Warm

Operation Warm is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing brand-new, high-quality coats to children in need. A new coat is more than protection from the cold—it provides confidence, comfort, dignity, and the opportunity for children to thrive.

We are honored to partner with Operation Warm to bring this meaningful initiative to families in our community.


Register Today!

Whether you’re attending, volunteering, sponsoring, or simply cheering us on, thank you for helping us build a stronger, warmer community—one family at a time.

Together, we’re not just giving coats. We’re wrapping our community in hope.


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Where is it happening?

Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery and Resource Center, 4466 South Marsalis Avenue, Dallas, United States

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