Not everyone is dreaming of a white Christmas this holiday season. For many who are struggling in our communities, this winter presents a daunting challenge.
Home heating costs are skyrocketing.
Gas prices are soaring toward record highs.
Just putting food on the table is hammering already tight budgets.
For a growing number of families and individuals, simply buying a warm winter coat to deal with brutal cold is out of reach.
That’s where your readers or viewers can make a real difference. National nonprofit One Warm Coat is encouraging communities to share warmth this holiday season by donating coats to children, individuals, and families in need to protect them during the cold months ahead.
The simple act of donating a new or gently worn coat can provide warmth for children shivering at bus stops and free them to go outside to play with their friends at recess. For those experiencing homelessness, the protection of a warm coat can mean the difference between life and death.
The need for warm coats is especially urgent now. Individuals and families are struggling to recover from the economic crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1 in 7 Americans currently living below the poverty threshold. For those experiencing poverty, a coat is often a budget item they simply cannot afford.
There are several ways that people can make a difference in their communities this winter.
- One Warm Coat offers free tools and resources to organize a coat drive in your community.
- You can also find a location near you to donate new or gently worn coats.
- Financial donations can be made directly to One Warm Coat, where every $1 donated warms one person.
Additionally, your readers or viewers can drop their coats off at local J.Crew and Eddie Bauer stores and receive discounts towards future purchases.
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