Hold a Coat Drive - One Warm Coat

What’s the difference between a traditional coat drive and a virtual coat drive?

Traditional Coat Drive

A traditional coat drive is when individuals or organizations collect physical coats at an in-person coat drive. Then they sort and count the coats, and deliver the coats to one of One Warm Coat’s nonprofit partners in their local community. Those holding a traditional coat drive can also collect funds through their personal coat drive page. Every $1 collected warms 1 person through the Coat Drive Program.

Virtual Coat Drive

A virtual coat drive is a way to share warmth online, without leaving your home or office. This is a great option for those who cannot collect physical coats at an in-person coat drive. A virtual coat drive allows individuals or organizations to collect funds online through their personalize coat drive page. Every $1 collected warms 1 person through the Coat Drive Program.

Step 1: Plan Your Drive

Determine your coat drive dates, drop off location and details. Check out the Online Guide for ideas!

Step 2: Register Your Drive

Step 3: Promote & Launch

Use the many free tools and resources to spread the word about your drive. Announce your goals with the thermometer tool to launch your drive.

Step 4: Sort, Count & Report

Use the Delivery Stickers to sort and count your coats by type. (All coats should be clean and wearable.) Consider adding a pocket note to each coat. Report your coat totals so your impact can be counted!

Step 5: Celebrate

Share your success on social media and announce to your community using the Celebration Press Release.

Step 6: Deliver

You decide where you will deliver the coats you collect. Use the Nonprofit Locator Map to find an approved partner near you. (One Warm Coat does not pick-up coats, but some of our partners do offer pick-up).

See Active Coat Drives

Find active coat drives in your area that are accepting new and gently worn coat donations.

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