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Founded in 1992 by one woman with one coat to give, One Warm Coat is a national movement born from one simple act of kindness and strives to make a tangible difference in people’s lives by providing comfort and hope to those who need it most.
One Warm Coat is proud to offer a nationwide solution for textile waste with programs that reduce clothing in landfills and maximize the lifespan of outerwear.
Learn MoreDuring the 24-25 coat drive season, One Warm Coat distributed nearly 500,000 coats to children and adults in need across the country, keeping more than 1 million pounds of textiles kept out of landfills.
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Each year, back-to-school shopping creates a financial hardship for low-income families. Children outgrow coats quickly, but purchasing a new warm coat may not be possible for families who are already struggling to make ends meet. That’s where One Warm Coat steps in.
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One Warm Coat recently received the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.
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One Warm Coat’s Zero Waste Initiative provides a much-needed solution for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers with textile overstock. One Warm Coat has a simple and sustainable way to clear out excess inventory while supporting communities and eliminating textile waste – at no cost to you! How it works: One Warm Coat is a national nonprofit organization…
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