Justin McCall, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, told the Napoleon City Council that the church’s Coats for Kids outreach distributed roughly 300 coats this year and continues to supply coats through local partners.

McCall said the event has run for more than 30 years and singled out local media and organizations that helped publicize and host distribution: WNDH provided broadcast time, the Northwest Signal ran notices, and the chief (unnamed) provided space in the parking lot for the trailer used to collect donations. He invited council to cultivate closer relationships with nonprofits and churches to better coordinate community aid.

Council thanked McCall and congratulated the volunteers. The remarks were delivered during the public-comment portion of the meeting and did not prompt formal council action.

Next steps: McCall said he looks forward to working with council and the incoming council members next year to continue community partnerships.