One Warm Coat partners with 1,500+ nonprofit organizations to distribute coats across the United States. As part of our Coat Drive Program, volunteer Coat Drive Organizers use our Nonprofit Locator Map to find a local nonprofit organization or school in need of coats. Coat Drive Organizers choose, contact and deliver collected coats to the nonprofit they choose.
How We Can Help
As One Warm Coat’s Nonprofit Partner, One Warm Coat provides nonprofit organizations with:
- A listing on our Nonprofit Locator Map, where thousands of local volunteers look for organizations in need of coats
- An opportunity to receive gently worn coats through One Warm Coat’s programs
- An additional listing on our Coat Drive Map and resources to hold your own coat drive
Partnership Requirements
To qualify to receive coats and remain on the Nonprofit Locator Map, nonprofit organizations must:
- Be a registered nonprofit in good standing with the IRS
- Work directly with individuals in need
- Accept gently worn coats
- Distribute the coats for free and without discrimination (Note: Coats received through One Warm Coat may not be sold.)
- Keep contact and drop off information updated
Frequently Asked Questions
Coats must be given for FREE to recipients, without discrimination or obligation. Coats cannot be sold in thrift stores.
Once you complete the registration process, your organization will be listed on the Nonprofit Locator Map and the Coat Drive Map (if you chose). One Warm Coat staff will review your application to ensure your organization meets the guidelines. Applications are generally accepted within 3 business days. Once approved, an email will be sent notifying you that your organization is approved.
No, membership is free!
Unfortunately, One Warm Coat is not able to guarantee your organization will receive coats each year. Because coats are delivered by volunteer Coat Drive Organizers, One Warm Coat cannot know in advance where coat drives will be held. You can increase your chance of receiving coats by being listed on the Coat Drive Map and encouraging area companies to hold a coat drive on your behalf. One Warm Coat provides many free tools to help your organization spread the word about your need for coats in your community.
If your agency is in a crisis situation and in immediate need of coats, please let us know. We may be able to provide assistance.
If during the fall and winter collection months your organization can no longer accept coat donations, please email us and we will “hide” your agency from the Nonprofit Locator Map for the remainder of the season. Your information will be retained and will be displayed on the map again next year, as long as you complete the renewal process.
One Warm Coat asks our Organizers to only donate clean and wearable coats; over 95% of the coats donated meet this standard. If you receive coats that are unusable, we encourage you to recycle them at a textile recycling program nearby.
No, One Warm Coat will never sell your information to any third party or sponsor.
Yes. If you no longer wish to receive coats please email us.
You can log into your membership portal to update your organization’s information or email us for assistance.
Yes! One Warm Coat’s logo is available for your use in publicizing or promoting the coat collection or distribution process. Please share articles and press releases with us and tag us in your social media posts @onewarmcoat.
All financial donations to coat drives go to One Warm Coat, but all coats collected during your coat drive are retained by your organization to distribute to the individuals you serve.
No, One Warm Coat is not a grant-making organization. Any funds raised for One Warm Coat as part of a coat drive, stay with One Warm Coat and support the Coat Drive Program. If your organization holds a coat drive, and choses to use the personal coat drive page to fundraise, those funds stay with One Warm Coat and are not dispersed to your organization.