Maddie’s Mitten March collects winter clothing for local families in need.

Kane County Partners with Maddie’s Mitten March for Winter Clothing Drive

Kane County Connects Staff 11/10/2025 7:00AM

For several years, Kane County has teamed up with Maddie’s Mitten March to collect new and gently used winter clothing for local families in need. This year, five collection boxes are available through December 5 for anyone wishing to donate cold-weather gear.

Donation locations:

Kane County Government Center – Building A: 719 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva
Kane County Clerk’s Office – Building B: 719 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva
Kane County Health Department: 1240 N. Highland Ave, Aurora
Elgin Township Offices: 729 S. McLean Blvd, Suite 200, Elgin
Kane County Regional Office of Education: 28 North 1st Street, Geneva

Items collected include new and gently used coats, hats, scarves, boots, snow pants, and other winter clothing for both adults and children.

Maddie Bozik of North Aurora founded the nonprofit Maddie’s Mitten March in 2008 when she was just 10 years old. Inspired by classmates who lacked mittens and gloves, she launched a mitten drive that eventually grew into a full winter clothing drive.

Learn more about Maddie’s Mitten March and their work at www.mittenmobile.com.

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