Who We Are

Non-Profit collecting and distributing coats.
Dan Siracusa of Siracusa Moving and Storage started Button Up Connecticut in 1992. Over the last 20 years, more than 750,000 coats have been distributed to Connecticut men, women, and children.
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There is a great need out there and our goal is to fill it as best we can. For individuals looking for coats, we request that they please contact a local social service agency, school, church or similar organization that may pick-up the coats on their behalf. We collect coats all year long and distribute to local non-profit agencies throughout the winter months. Since distribution is by appointment only, we request that the organization calls the Button Up Connecticut hotline so we may send then the appropriate paperwork for scheduling.

How we find those in need
We send out a mailing to CT organizations (ie shelters, churches, food pantries, etc) letting them know about the coat drive and they let us know approximately how many coats they need and then they send a rep out to pick up the coats to bring back to their organization for distribution.
“Not only do our youngsters appreciate the gifts you donate, they especially appreciate your kindness. Your gift not only helps us bring joy to our youngsters, it also teaches them that there are people who care.”
“Thank you for your donation…Your generosity and thoughtfulness has helped us to meet the holiday needs or our Interval House clients.”  —Lydia Lopez, Interval House
“Thank you for helping to make a difference in the lives of many.”
“…we are grateful for the efforts that Siracusa Moving and Storage Company have made in assisting people in need during the tough winter months.”

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Want to get involved?
The best way you can help is to conduct a coat drive at your office or organization.
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Button Up Connecticut's mission is to collect clean, new and gently used coats and distribute them to residents in need all across Connecticut. The coats are received from various companies, schools, churches and other organizations throughout the state who run their own coat drives and donate the coats they receive to Button Up Connecticut for distribution.