Winter Coat Drive
HOW works hard to make sure that our clients' basic needs are met in what can be challenging times for those experiencing housing insecurity or transitioning out of homelessness: one of the most basic and simple ways we have supported clients is by making sure that everyone who passes through HOW’s doors has access to a warm coat and winter gear to stay safe & warm in the harsh cold.
Get involved:
DONATE & DROP OFF AT HOW
HOW is happy to accept donations of gently used winter coats!
We have a particular need for child sizes as well as larger 2XL/3XL/3XL/4XL adult sizes.
To schedule a drop-off time, please reach out to Gretchen Goetzman here to coordinate a drop-off at our Northside office:
Housing Opportunities for Women
1607 W Howard St.
Third Floor
Chicago, IL 60626
HOST A DONATION BIN
Host a coat drive donation bin in your space!
Great for offices, building lobbies, venues, favorite coffee shops, front porches, etc so that you can rally your community to donate their gently used winter gear.
We are happy to provide you with a cardboard donation bin (18"L x 18"W x 30"H) as well as flyers to support the drive - reach out here if you'd like to host one of our bins!
MAKE A ONE-TIME GIFT
Make a one-time financial contribution - ensuring that we can purchase coats that we are not able to collect through the drive. Your gift will help make sure that we can meet the need no matter what!
PURCHASE FROM OUR AMAZON WISH LIST
Browse our Amazon Wish List here - if you make a purchase, these are items that will be shipped directly to our office & and be distributed directly to our clients.
