Now that the holiday season has officially arrived, many of us are in ultra-consumer mode, buying for ourselves and for others. Before you start eying that new, trendy coat for yourself this winter, take some time to go through your old coats and jackets and donate them to someone in need.
Here are just a few helpful ways to clear your closet and give someone else warmth this holiday season.
- One Warm Coat - Search by zip code to find a coat drive happening in your community. You can even think bigger and organize your own coat drive through the site too!
Got an old fur coat? Take it to your local Buffalo Exchange store sometime before Earth Day to donate it to The Humane Society of the United States, and the group will use the fur to warm and comfort orphaned or injured wildlife. The condition of the coat isn’t important, and fur trims, accessories and shearling are acceptable too.
New York Cares
This website is much like One Warm Coat, but is specific to New Yorkers. Find drop-off spots for your coat in the big apple or organize your own drive.
Aside from those three, I'm sure your local shelter or thrift store would be happy to take your old threads off your hands.
I have more than a few coats in my closet that aren't doing much aside from taking up space... they'd be much better off with someone who is less fortunate than me. I think I know what I'll be doing this weekend, and it doesn't involve buying a new coat!
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