The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Are you ready to join in and make a difference in your community?
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Every $1 donated to One Warm Coat warms 1 person!
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Sharing Warmth One Coat At A Time
Since 1992, One Warm Coat has facilitated 49,000 coat drives across the country, collecting 8 million coats that have been distributed through more than 1,500 nonprofit partners.
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During the 2022/23 season, 2,687 Ambassadors and 2,864 Sponsors held coat drives, collecting 460,351 coats for their communities!
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Share Warmth, Not Waste
According to National Geographic, Americans send 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime – that’s 246 million tons of waste each year. One Warm Coat is focused on being part of the solution to this growing problem through its innovative programs and commitment to environmental sustainability.
Read More →City of Chicago Provides Opportunities for Residents to Support New Arrivals and Unhoused Chicagoans Ahead of the Winter Season
CHICAGO — With winter approaching, there is a need to provide individuals, families, children and infants with winter coats, shoes, and warm clothing along with other essential items. Since August 31, 2022, the City of Chicago has welcomed more than 19,000 asylum-seekers. According to a 2023 study by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, over 68,000 Chicagoans are…
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