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 How volunteering helps others – and you Volunteering your time can have an important impact. 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.