A strong community response has prompted Fishers Event Center to extend its coat drive benefiting Kids Coats Hamilton County, giving residents additional opportunities to donate gently used winter gear.

Donations of clean coats, hats and gloves in all sizes—from infant to adult—are being collected outside the main entrance of the Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., Fishers.

New collection times have been added:

• Friday, Sept. 19: 3 p.m. until the end of the second match during the Butler Volleyball Invitational

• Saturday, Sept. 20: 1 p.m. until the end of the second match during the Invitational

• Sunday, Sept. 21: 3–5:30 p.m. during the Indy Fuel Open House

The Butler Volleyball Invitational brings Butler University together with IU Indianapolis, Oakland and Eastern Michigan, offering fans a chance to see four NCAA Division I programs compete in Hamilton County.

On Sunday, the Indy Fuel will host a free open house at the Event Center, featuring the unveiling of new season jerseys, discounted merchandise in The Garage team store, meet-and-greet opportunities with special guests, and food and drinks.

Kids Coats Hamilton County distributes winter coats to families across the county at no charge. Working with local churches and organizations, the nonprofit provides not only coats but also connections to additional community resources.

Families seeking coats can register online beginning in August each year for the organization’s November giveaways, with a registration deadline of Oct. 15. Those who miss the deadline can still receive coats throughout the winter at the Merciful HELP Center in Carmel by appointment. Adults may also obtain coats during designated times after children have shopped or at the Merciful HELP Center.

For more information about Kids Coats Hamilton County, including donation and distribution details, visit this link