Winter Clothing Seminar and Free Give-Away

Winter is Coming to Minnesota… Get Ready!

If this is your first winter in Minnesota, brace yourself. It is going to get cold—we mean really cold! But we are here to help.

CXI’s Winter Clothing Seminar & Free Giveaway will help you learn the ins and outs of staying warm, safe, and comfortable during a Minnesota winter—and maybe even enjoying it! Following the seminar, participants will have an opportunity to select winter clothing and accessories for FREE.

2026 Winter Clothing Seminar & Free Giveaway

Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:00 p.m. – Check-in
1:30 p.m. – Winter Clothing Seminar
2:30 p.m. – Free Winter Clothing Giveaway

Registration is REQUIRED. Those who are registered AND check-in and attend the Seminar will have the first opportunity to browse and select from the available donated winter clothing. Children’s winter coats and accessories are also available for giveaway. Parents may bring their children with them.

Location

Snow Family International Center
3300 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Conveniently located near the Green Line’s Westgate Station. Free street parking is available on Sundays. Enter through the double doors from the parking lot on the left side of the building.

Questions? Contact Barbara at Barbara@cxiumn.org.

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Help Us Keep Minnesota Warm!

Would you like to support this effort? We welcome donations of clean, usable winter clothing for international students, scholars, and families.

We especially need men’s and women’s small, medium, and large sizes, including:

• Winter jackets and coats

• Hats

• Gloves and mittens

• Scarves

• Winter boots

Donations may be placed in the collection boxes in the Commons area or on the 2nd Floor inside the ROH parking-lot entrance. For questions about donations, contact Barbara@cxiumn.org.