Important Info
Register for a Coat by October 5th!
Donate Coats and other Winter Outerwear before October 12th!
Volunteers will be needed October 12th-16th
Where Can I Give?
Make an Online Donation
Help Spread the Word!
Click Here to Join us on Facebook!
Get the Facts about the Community Winter Outerwear Initiative!
Newsletter Announcement for Community Publications
Flyers to hand out to your clients/consumers (4 per page)
CLICK HERE for more Partner Resources!
Become a Partner!
The Community Winter Outerwear Initiative 2010 has Begun!
Winter in Minnesota can be very long and cold. When a person lacks warm winter outerwear, it can seem even longer and colder! Our goal is to provide 3,000 individuals with winter outerwear this year!
The Winter OuterWear Initiative partners include: United Way of Olmsted County, Cumulus Broadcasting (KROC AM and FM), Dison's Cleaners, Mayo Clinic's Ways of Caring committee and The Salvation Army.
Purpose
The Winter OuterWear Initiative provides winter outerwear items to Olmsted County individuals and families who have no other means to get winter outerwear items. The number of items distributed will be based on the number of items collected through our community partnership.
Need a Winter Coat?
The Winter Outerwear Registration line is (507) 287-1958. Call before October 5th to register!
CLICK HERE to learn more about Registration and Eligibility.
How Can I Help with the Winter Outerwear Drive?
Donate.
Donations are now being accepted at many Partner Sites!
Donation Drop-Off Partner Locations!
Become a Drive and/or Drop Site Partner!
Organizations, groups or businesses can participate in the Winter OuterWear initiative by holding their own drive or being a drop site. You can hold your drive or drop anytime but please note that items can’t be dropped off at United Way of Olmsted County until September OR at the Fill The Truck Event (Check back for more details!).
If you are part of a business/non-profit/company/school/other organization and would like to be a partner for collecting winter coats and accessories, follow the link below, or call Becky at (507) 529-4831.
CLICK HERE for more information about becoming a Winter Outerwear Partner!
What winter outerwear items are needed?
New or gently used
- Winter COATS - all sizes
- Winter GLOVES - all sizes
- Winter HATS - all sizes
- Winter MITTENS - all sizes
- Winter SCARVES - all sizes
- SNOW PANTS - all sizes
- SNOW SUITS - all sizes
- Winter BOOTS - all sizes
How can I make a cash donation?
Cash or check donations are being accepted at United Way of Olmsted County (903 West Center Street, Suite 100 Rochester MN 55902) and should be designated to the Winter OuterWear Initiative fund. Donations are used to provide winter outerwear items for individuals who did not receive winter outerwear because of availability of items.
Volunteer.
Your time and energy is needed to make this initiative a success! We need over 250 volunteers to help sort and distribute winter outerwear to our 3,600 Olmsted County residents during our distribution dates in October.
CLICK HERE to register to volunteer or call 507 529-4831 for more information.
Any Questions?
Contact Becky Nahvi at the United Way of Olmsted County at (507) 529-4831 or beckyn@uwolmsted.org.