The 500 Warm Winter Coat Drive

In Toronto, around 10,000 people suffer from homelessness each night, burdened with facing the incredibly cold Canadian winter, and in some cases, even freezing to death. Check your closets again this year as there are many people in need as we head into winter. Let’s make it a goal to get more jackets out to those in need this year!

Rosedale United Church (“RUC”) is determined to collect 500 warm coats for the people of Toronto who don’t have the privilege of being able to purchase a warm coat this winter. We think we can attain this goal by reaching out to our extended community. Of course, if we can collect more than 500, we won’t stop there, as there is a desperate need. For the last three years, the jackets have been extremely well received and appreciated—thank you to all who contributed to this effort by donating coats, cash or their time.

Who will receive our warm coats?

Homeless and marginally housed people across Toronto. The coats we collect with your generous support will be delivered, according to their needs to Homeless Outreach Agencies across the GTA. These may include Fred Victor/CRC, St. Luke's United Church, Sanctuary Toronto Ministries and the Scarborough Women's Shelter.

The ways you can donate include:

1. Donate one or more adult warm water/windproof winter coats. (Good condition used, or new) AND/OR

2. Donate to Rosedale United Church to help us buy warm coats for the homeless. The cost of one warm coat is approximately $125. Any amount helps. A tax receipt will be issued for any amount of $25 of more (see below). Donations are accepted by e-transfer or cheque.

How to achieve this goal? Share this opportunity with your community: family, friends, neighbours, co-workers, and classmates!