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 $7.6 million for area children, families and the elderly.

Monetary 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.

ABOUT PROJECT WARMTH:

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.

Monetary donations are welcome.

Mail them to:
Project Warmth Fund
c/o Greater KC Community Foundation
1055 Broadway, Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105-9743

For more information, contact the United Way of Greater Kansas City help line at 211 and they will direct you to an agency in the Metro area.

Congratulations to the winners of the two Chevrolet Malibus donated by Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet and City Chevrolet, Sybil Crall, of Independence, Mo., and Sue Stepp, of Kansas City, Mo.