Thanks for supporting the Community Winter Outerwear Program!

This year's drive and distribution were a success. We'd like to thank our 50 Community Partners who worked with the United Way of Olmsted County to collect coats and other winter outerwear, as well as nearly 200 Community Volunteers who made this program possible!

Thank you for helping to keep our community warmer this winter!!!

Winter OuterWear Initiative

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.

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 October 8 & 12 OR at the Fill The Truck Event on October 9 from 3pm-6 pm and October 10 from 10 am - 1 pm at all three Hy-Vee Locations in Rochester.

How can I make a cash donations?

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.

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!

Volunteer.

We need over 250 volunteers to help sort and distribute winter outerwear to our 3,600 Olmsted County residents on October 12- 16.

CLICK HERE to register to volunteer or call 507 529-4831 for more information.

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.