All Athene in the News Des Moines students get warm winter gear thanks to Athene December 3, 2022 This content is categorized as: Corporate Social Responsibility & Awards Athene donated winter clothing essentials to nearly 1,400 children at four Des Moines metro elementary schools through its annual Coats & Boots program. Now in its 29th year, Coats & Boots originally started as a relief effort to provide support to victims of the 1993 floods. The program has evolved into a legacy program that has supplied coats and boots to an estimated 18,000 students in Central Iowa. Read more Related Content Helping your community and your business How giving back can also be good for your bottom line. Athene Provides Winter Clothing to Every Child at Four Des Moines Public Schools During Annual Coats & Boots Event Athene donated winter clothing essentials to nearly 1,400 children at elementary schools through its annual Coats & Boots program.