The purpose of Project Warmth is to make winter months more bearable for thousands of area residents in need. Since it was started by The Kansas City Star and KCTV5 in 1982, Project Warmth has collected more than 2,000 tons of food, clothing and blankets and more than $7.8 million for area children, families and the elderly.

Cash donations are managed by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and distributed by Mid America Assistance Coalition and the Salvation Army for utility bills, rent and weatherization. This is an all-volunteer effort made possible by the following corporate sponsors:

The Kansas City Star, KCTV, Belger Cartage Inc, Commerce Bank, Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet, City Chevrolet, Dean Realty Co., Koch Bag, Nexlink, Seneca Data, Technology Group Solutions, llc, Tension Envelope and our radio sponsors: Q104 and Star 102.

All items collected are sorted and distributed FREE by the Salvation Army, and given to approximately 100 agencies and shelters in the 8-county Metropolitan area for needy in their respective areas.

Project Warmth goes to those who need it most:

Project Warmth dollars go to help the working poor.

Project Warmth is transitional help only — to get people back on their feet.

Project Warmth helps families with children and the elderly, who are especially at risk during winter months.

To Donate:

Make checks payable to:

Project Warmth
C/O Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway, Suite 130
Kansas City, Missouri 64105

Or donate by credit card by clicking here.

Donations can also be made using the special Project Warmth envelope that will be inserted in the Kansas City Star on Sunday, Dec. 13.

The winners of the two 2009 Chevrolet Malibus were announced Dec. 12 on "KCTV5 News at 10 p.m."

They were Larry Sparks from Shawnee, Kan., and Michelle Lahey from Independence, Mo.

Click here to download the official rules.