So, in an effort to make a difference, I have decided to launch 'Coats for a cause'.
How can you help?
Clean out your closet. If you have a gently used coat that no longer fits or that you no longer wear...donate it!
If you want to participate but you don't have any outgrown, unused coats visit your local thrift stores. Often times, they have gently used coats you could buy and then donate.
Where can you donate?
The list is endless. Where I typically will gather a bag and donate to Goodwill, Goodwill does not give your item directly to those in need instead they sell your item and profits go to fund their mission (which is a great mission).
SO, contact a local school in your area. Most schools will have websites that list a staff directory. Try and locate the social worker's email, reach out and ask how you can help. The school social worker will know of families that are in need and your donation can make an immediate different to a child or family in your own community.
Contact a local church. Churches can be another great resource in finding a child or family that needs your help. Some churches have clothing drives and will give families an opportunity to come and 'shop' for what they need free of charge.
Contact Purple Heart or another charitable organization that will process your donations directly to those in need.
Have any other resources you could recommend? Please leave me a comment and I'll add it to the list.
How many coats can *we*, this community of blog readers and blog writers donate?
I would love to have 40 coats donated by the end of the year. 40! Easy, right? I'll be keeping a tally on my sidebar of coats donated. I'll update it weekly so we can keep track of the difference we are making.
Once you've donated a coat, you can leave me a comment here or on facebook. You can send me an email at whilewearingheels {at} gmail (dot) com OR you can share a description of up your donation in the' Coats for a Cause' link party, which opens today and will remain open until the end of the year.
How many coats have you donated?
