With snow and colder temperatures in the forecast, it’s important to remember there are a lot of people in our region who don’t even have a winter coat to help keep them warm.

On Nov. 10, we had the pleasure of volunteering to distribute coats, hats, scarves and gloves to men, women, and children in need of warm winter apparel with Susan Perry, founder of Susie’s Coats.

A good coat can make all the difference.

At times, Susan Perry slept in a blue Chevrolet station wagon because her family didn’t have anywhere else to go in West Toledo.