Last year, One Warm Coat supported 5,365 coat drives – sharing warmth with 480,634 children and adults across the country and diverting 1.2 million pounds of textiles from landfills.

Warmth Starts with One

One Warm Coat strives to make a tangible difference in people’s lives by providing comfort and hope to those who need it most.

Our Mission



To provide free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability.

Our Values


We believe

in the basic right to protection from the cold.

We provide

coats to people in need, free of charge and without discrimination or obligation.

We treat

the people we serve with dignity and respect.

We promote

sustainability through the reuse, repurposing and responsible consumption of outerwear

We create

connections in local communities by fostering volunteerism.

We appreciate

and honor our volunteers and donors.

Kindness Starts With One

With a deep-seated belief in the power of collective action, One Warm Coat engages and supports thousands of volunteers each year to collect coats for children and adults in need.

One Warm Coat supports individuals, groups, companies, and organizations by providing the resources needed to hold a successful coat drive. Coats are distributed in the communities where they are collected, to any person in need, without charge or discrimination. 

Last fall and winter, 4,639 volunteers held coat drives, collecting 425,467 coats for people in need in local communities across the country.


The Warmie Awards 🏆

We’re honoring the incredible individuals, organizations, and businesses who go above and beyond to bring One Warm Coat’s mission to life.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Best New Brand Partner: Centennial Real Estate

Through their Share the Warmth holiday coat drive initiative, Centennial shopping centers across the country collected coats to support local communities. In their first year working with One Warm Coat, Centennial showed how a strong network and a shared commitment to giving back can create an immediate and meaningful impact.

Mindy Rohr, VP Communications & Digital Media, shared:

“Partnering with One Warm Coat made it easy to scale our holiday coat drive initiative across our national portfolio. Their team, tools, and clear structure enabled our centers to activate quickly at the local level, turning a big idea into meaningful community impact.”

Thank you, Centennial!

Impact Award: New American Funding

New American Funding made an extraordinary impact by uniting employees across the country around a shared mission of giving back. NAF came together to collect more than 1,000 coats and raise more than $11,000, sharing warmth with more than 12,000 people nationwide.

Christy Bunce, President, shared:

“I am incredibly proud of NAF Nation for rallying together to make this coat drive such an incredible success. Collecting more than 1,000 coats and raising more than $11,000 demonstrates the heart of who we are as a company.”

Emily Thompson, 2025 Winter Coat Drive Organizer, added:

“The response from NAF Nation was incredible and a true expression of our core value, We Are Stronger United. Partnering with One Warm Coat gave us the infrastructure to turn intention into impact.”

Thank you, New American Funding!

Golden Apple Award: Rainbow Bridge Montessori

Through four annual coat drives, Rainbow Bridge Montessori has shared warmth with 650 people in their local community.

Danielle Oland, Director, shared:

“We first heard of One Warm Coat in 2022 from another teacher when we were holding a coat drive on our own. By working with One Warm Coat, we’ve been able to expand our reach and increase our contribution to the nonprofit we donate to, Petaluma People Services Center, a local organization that supports the physical and emotional needs of local families, youth, seniors, and people facing homelessness, food insecurity, and mental health crises. Everyone deserves dignity and care, and we love teaching our children how they can help.”

Thank you, Rainbow Bridge Montessori!

Small Business Coat Drive Award: Kaydan Wealth Management

What started as a simple act of giving has grown into a powerful annual tradition — sharing warmth with more than 2,500 people.

Their team shared:
“For the past twelve years, our One Warm Coat Drive has become one of the most meaningful traditions for our team. Watching our community come together to fill those donation boxes year after year is a powerful reminder of how much kindness and generosity exists around us.”

Thank you, Kaydan Wealth Management, for showing how consistency and community can create lasting change.

Employee Coat Drive Award: Berlin Packaging

With a powerful commitment to people, planet, and community, teams across 30+ locations in the U.S. and Canada came together to collect more than 1,600 coats!

Savannah Wright – Senior Manager, Talent Programs, shared:

“At Berlin Packaging, our Anything Is Possible® culture goes far beyond packaging. We are dedicated to building a future where both people and the planet thrive.”

We’re inspired by their passion, teamwork, and dedication to making a lasting impact!

Creativity Award: The Redwoods A Community of Seniors

Residents and staff at The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors, brought creativity and kindness to their coat drive, creating a project that engaged their community and made a real difference.

Kalyn Smith, HR Generalist, shared:

“The Redwoods is honored to be a recipient of a One Warm Coat Award and we’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute. Participating in this coat drive was such a heartwarming experience, as we got to see so many people in our community come together in service of others.”

Thank you, The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors!

Community Drive Award: Kari Hudson and the Chattanooga ADPi Alumnae Association

Their passion for service and community collaboration made a powerful impact this year, helping provide warmth for more than 500 people.

Kari shared:
“We loved partnering with the collegiate ADPi chapter at UTC and a local nonprofit to directly support our community. It was especially meaningful to be the first coat drive of the season for our local partner, and we’re proud to continue sharing warmth through this effort each year.”

Thank you, Kari and the Chattanooga ADPi Alumnae Association, for your leadership and commitment to sharing warmth.

Sold on Sharing Warmth Award: Engle & Volkers Napa Valley

This award honors real estate professionals who go above and beyond to bring their communities together through coat drives. Their team did exactly that.

As their team shared:
“Partnering with One Warm Coat was a powerful reminder of what truly matters, community. Seeing our Engel & Völkers shop come together to support those in need was incredibly meaningful and reinforced our belief that real estate is not just about homes but about the people who make up our community.”

Thank you, Engel & Völkers Napa!

Zero Waste Initiative Hero: Free Country

Over the past six years, Free Country has donated more than 7,500 overstock items.

Free Country President Jody Schwartz shares:
“We’re proud to partner with One Warm Coat, an organization we trust to make a real difference. Their commitment ensures that every coat collected is thoughtfully distributed to individuals and families who truly need warmth and support, making each donation meaningful and impactful.”

Thank you, Free Country, for sharing warmth with thousands of people in need!

Distinguished Volunteer Award: Meghan Booth

Since launching a One Warm Coat drive with PMI Phoenix in 2022 and expanding the effort through a partnership with Apex Systems in 2025, Meghan has shared warmth with nearly 10,000 people through local partners including Arizona Housing, Inc., Project Access, and Chino Valley Lioness Club.

She shared:
“Organizing our One Warm Coat drive has been incredibly rewarding. One Warm Coat’s resources gave me a clear framework to plan and run both a monetary drive and physical coat collection.”

Thank you, Meghan, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to sharing warmth year after year!

A woman stands in a hallway with a trail of bags filled with donated coats.

Community Starts With One

One Warm Coat shares warmth with people in need through a network of more than 1,900 local nonprofit organizations in communities across the country.

Any 501c3 organization or school is eligible to partner with One Warm Coat to receive free coats provided they are in good standing with the IRS and sign a commitment to give the coats away for free and without discrimination. One Warm Coat provides warmth for our nonprofit partners’ clients, enabling them to direct their valuable resources towards their primary mission.

Last fall, One Warm Coat saw a 30% increase in nonprofits applying to join our network. In an end-of-season survey, 70% of our partners reported that they supported more individuals in their community than the year before. The need for warmth continues to grow.

Jubilee Women’s Center – Seattle, WA

One Warm Coat is a wonderful partner to Jubilee Women’s Center in Seattle. They stepped in to support our community by donating a generous assortment of high quality coats in a wide range of sizes. These coats are shared with women in our transitional housing program as well as through our free community clothing boutique, where dignity, choice, and warmth are essential. Access to reliable outerwear makes a real difference for women rebuilding their lives—whether they are commuting to work, attending appointments, or navigating daily life with confidence. One Warm Coat’s partnership has been invaluable, helping ensure the women we serve are warm, comfortable, and supported during difficult transitions. We are grateful for their commitment to meeting immediate needs while promoting kindness, sustainability, and community care, and we’re proud to partner with an organization that so clearly lives its mission.

Journey On Housing – Westlake, OH

“We are incredibly grateful to partner with One Warm Coat! Because of this opportunity, we received many coat donations—what a blessing! Every contribution helps us continue our mission to serve and support those in need, especially our veterans right here in our community.Thank you to everyone who has given so far and to those who continue to support our cause. Together, we are making a real impact—one coat, one life at a time.”

The Lamp Project – Houston, TX

We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to partner with One Warm Coat. Working with their team has been a true blessing for The Lamp Project. Through their generosity, we were able to receive hundreds of coats and jackets for all ages, from children to adults. During some of the coldest days of the year, these coats became more than just clothing. They provided warmth, dignity, and comfort to so many individuals facing difficult circumstances. Because of this partnership, we were able to distribute hundreds of coats directly into the hands of those who needed them most. Each one made a real difference. One Warm Coat is an amazing organization. They are organized, generous, and truly committed to serving others. We’re thankful for their trust in us and honored to be part of their mission to bring warmth to communities in need. We look forward to continuing this partnership and serving together in the future.”

Institute for Community Living – New York, NY

“We were very grateful for One Warm Coat’s support of our winter coat drive in December. This partnership allowed us to serve many of our clients who needed warm clothing and provided a valuable opportunity to build relationships with the generous companies that supported us through One Warm Coat.

However, despite receiving a significant number of coats and clothing items, the demand exceeded our supply, and we ran out.”

Cradles to Crayons Chicago – Chicago, IL

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with One Warm Coat for 14 years. They do an amazing job of uplifting the need for winter coats across the country and really help to put on a spotlight on our organization. We’ve been able to help thousands of kids stay warm in Chicago which is super important for families in our city!

Nonprofit Partner of the Year: SEAMAAC, Inc.

A large group of colleagues and volunteers pose after a coat distribution at SEAMAAC in Philadelphia, PA.

SEAMAAC, Inc. provides direct services to immigrants and refugees in Philadelphia.

In January, during one of Philadelphia’s coldest winters in recent years, SEAMAAC’s team and 70 volunteers came together for a powerful day of impact — distributing more than 400 coats, along with other winter essentials, to neighbors in need.

In their words:

“We’re honored to be recognized by One Warm Coat. With record cold this winter, it was more important than ever to ensure our community had access to warm coats. We’re deeply grateful to our volunteers, neighbors, and partners who made this possible.”

Thank you, SEAMAAC, for being an incredible partner.

Sustainability Starts With One

A woman with dark hair organizes a pile red coats for a coat distribution

Promoting environmental sustainability through fashion circularity is a core value at One Warm Coat.

The Zero Waste Initiative provides a much-needed solution for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers with overstock, samples, and irregular outerwear, and has kept millions of pounds of clothing out of landfills.

It‘s a simple and sustainable way to clear out excess inventory while supporting communities and eliminating textile waste.

This past year, 21 companies donated 32,285 coats and more than 19,240 other new outerwear items through the Zero Waste Initiative. Thank you to these generous donors:

Impact Starts With One

One Warm Coat collaborates with purpose-driven companies each year to provide free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability.

Last year, these amazing corporations and foundations teamed up with One Warm Coat to support our mission through 726 retail coat drives, several grants and many other activations. One Warm Coat is grateful for their engagement and generosity!

Officers & Board of Directors

Beth Amodio

President & CEO

Susan Peterson Sturm

Board Chair

Amrita Dutta-Gupta

Secretary

Angela Cameron, DDS, PC

Board Member

Sofiya Melnykova

Board Member

Timothy M. Vaughn

Board Member
Julian Young

Julian Young

Board Member

Patti Zappa

Executive Vice President

Ryan Frederiksen

Board Chair Elect, Treasurer

Lisa Bill

Board Member

Susan Kim

Board Member

Nitin Pande

Board Member

Kendall Williams

Board Members

Financial Highlights

Summary of Donations

In-Kind Contributions$4,917,195
Corporate & Foundation Contributions$564,978
Individual Contributions$404,020
Other Revenue$27,865

Total Revenue: $5,914,059


Summary of Expenses

Program$5,424,045
Development$189,262
Administrative$188,842

Total Expenses: $5,802,149

Net Assets at End of Year: $2,022,699

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