You might see coat drives popping up in your community as soon as the first autumn chill rolls around, and rightly so, as around 37 million Americans are living below the poverty line and struggle to afford necessities like coats.
Read MoreCoat Drive Spotlight: Warren Township Schools
Coats That Vote in Warren Warren Township Schools 4th and 5th grade Student Leaders planned and organized their first fundraiser of the year, Coats that Vote! Working with One Warm Coat and Jersey Cares, Student Leaders decided to collect coats this giving season to donate to local charities. Their creative idea for the fundraiser came…
Read MoreSharing Warmth For Giving Tuesday
On a frigid Giving Tuesday in New York City, One Warm Coat teamed up with our nonprofit partner House of Good Deeds and 40 amazing volunteers to share warmth and kindness. Together, we distributed 1,000 free coats to adults and children, along with food and other essentials. As the city faces a heightened demand due…
Read MoreDisaster Relief in Action
Last week we celebrated when the first tractor-trailer of One Warm Coat items arrived in Western North Carolina as part of our Disaster Relief initiative following Hurricane Helene.
Read MoreHurricane Helene Relief Efforts
One Warm Coat is working with wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers through our Zero Waste Initiative to secure large donations of new and gently worn outerwear items for the children and adults impacted by Hurricane Helene. Multiple pallets of donated items are ready to ship to Asheville, NC, and Augusta, GA, with more to follow. If…
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