September 11 will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. To honor those who lost their lives on that tragic day, national nonprofit One Warm Coat is partnering with three other national organizations to participate in a Day of Service.
The Day of Service asks Americans to commit to a day of unity and "good deeds." One Warm Coat has partnered with MyGoodDeed, AmeriCorps, and 9/11 Day to encourage local volunteers to hold coat drives to help ensure that those in need are prepared for the cold winter ahead. The mission of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is to transform a day of tragedy into a day of doing good.
“Holding a coat drive aligns with the mission of 9/11 Day as an effective way to make an immediate impact on the lives of others in your community,” said Beth W. Amodio, One Warm Coat’s president and chief executive officer. “Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing an increased need for warm coats to protect some of our most vulnerable neighbors when temperatures begin to drop this fall and winter.”
One Warm Coat provides all the resources necessary to register, promote, and manage coat drives to make the process more convenient for organizers. Additionally, the organization partners with other nonprofits in communities across the country to ensure every coat that is collected is delivered to someone in need. Coat drives can be easily adapted to allow for social distancing and tips are also provided to ensure everyone involved in the Coat Drive Program can participate safely. Coat drives can also be completely virtual.
Those who are interested can volunteer to organize an in-person or virtual coat drive with One Warm Coat's 6-step program or visit the website for more information.
For more information about the National Day of Service, visit:
MyGoodDeed - https://www.volunteermatch.
AmeriCorps - https://americorps.gov/
9/11 Day - https://www.911day.org/
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